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Steak Salad Recipe

This delicious Steak Salad recipe will leave you totally satisfied! Tender, juicy steak  - in an addictive marinade  - on top of a crisp and fresh salad. All topped with creamy, tangy blue cheese - it's the ultimate salad.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinade 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 5 servings
Calories 699kcal
Author Rena

Ingredients

FOR THE MARINADE & DRESSING:

  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper can be subbed to black, or to taste

FOR THE SALAD:

  • 2 lb sirloin or rib-eye steak
  • 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 2 vine tomatoes diced
  • 1/2 medium red onion sliced
  • 8- ounce blue cheese crumbled
  • ½ cup Kalamata Olives Divided into 4

Instructions

  • Whisk all the marinade/dressing ingredients into a bowl.
  • Place the steak into a shallow dish, and pour 1/3 of the prepared marinade/dressing.
  • Gently massage the steak to evenly distribute the marinade on all sides. Allow it to sit for 15 minutes, to get to room temp.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the veggies for the salad.
  • Brush the grill or a heavy-bottom pan with oil and heat over medium-high heat.
  • Cook the steak on both sides, for about 5 minutes in total for a medium-rare. (Cooking time depends on the thickness of your steaks). Or, cook it according to your level of doneness.
  • Remove the steaks from the grill/pan, and allow it to rest for a few minutes, then slice into 1/2-inch thick pieces.
  • Combine the tomatoes, onion, and lettuce to a large salad bowl. Add sliced steaks and pour the remaining dressing on top.
  • Garnish with crumbled cheese, toss well and serve.

Notes

  • Allow your steak to rest before cutting, if you cut too soon you will lose all those delicious juices!
  • Slice across the grain of the steak, for a super tender bite.
  • Make sure your onion is cut into nice thin slices, you don't want a big hit of onion overpowering the other flavors on the fork.
  • Some people find blue cheese a bit too overpowering, you could swap blue cheese for feta or cotija cheese.

Nutrition

Calories: 699kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 64g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 21g | Cholesterol: 181mg | Sodium: 1442mg | Potassium: 1322mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 7158IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 413mg | Iron: 5mg