Best Steak Salad Recipe
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
2 dinner
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Calories
568 kcal
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Course
Salad
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Cuisine
North American
Best Steak Salad Recipe
Description
This salad starts by seasoning a boneless prime rib steak with salt and pepper, then searing it in avocado oil over a hot pan until it develops a browned exterior and rests to hold juices. Meanwhile, fresh salad components including peppery arugula, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, sliced avocado, and thinly sliced red onion are combined in a bowl.
A creamy balsamic dressing made from Dijon and grainy mustards, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and seasoning is whisked together, then thinned slightly with water to coat the salad ingredients evenly. The steak is sliced thinly against the grain to keep it tender, then placed atop the dressed salad for a balanced dish that features contrasts of textures and flavors.
This steak salad works well as a nutritious lunch or a light dinner. The creamy dressing complements the savory steak, while fresh vegetables add crispness. The avocado lends richness and soft texture, enhancing the salad’s variety.
Extra dressing can be stored refrigerated for several weeks, and incorporating crumbled blue cheese is an optional addition for those who consume dairy.
Ingredients
The Steak
- 10 ounce steak boneless prime rib, for grilling
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon avocado oil
The Salad
- 4 ounces arugula
- 1 cup cherry tomato cut in half
- ½ English cucumber diced
- ½ avocado sliced
- ¼ cup red onion thinly sliced
The Creamy Balsamic Dressing
- ½ tablespoon grainy mustard
- ½ tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ½ tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- salt a pinch of
- black pepper a pinch of
Instructions
- Take the steak out of your fridge and evenly coat both sides with the salt and pepper. Add all the salad ingredients to a salad bowl.
- Heat a cast iron or heavy-bottomed pan over high heat. Drizzle the avocado oil over both sides of the steak. When the pan starts to smoke, add the steak and let it cook undisturbed for 2 minutes. Flip the steak over and let it cook for 2-3 minutes more. Transfer the steak to a cutting board and let it rest.
- While the steak is resting, whisk the salad dressing ingredients in a small bowl. Thin the dressing with up to a tablespoon of water, as needed. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss.
- Thinly slice the steak across the grain and serve it over the salad.
Notes
- The creamy balsamic dressing can be prepared in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to several weeks.
- Optionally, adding crumbled blue cheese introduces a creamy sharpness for those who include dairy in their diet.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2dinner
Amount Per Serving
Calories 568 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving = ½ of the recipe | |
| Calories | 568kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 44g | 68% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 26g | 130% |
| Cholesterol | 86mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 727mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 1140mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1886IU | 38% |
| Vitamin C | 34mg | 38% |
| Calcium | 134mg | 13% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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