Steak and Blue Cheese Salad
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
6 people
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Calories
297 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Salad
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Cuisine
American
Steak and Blue Cheese Salad
Description
This salad features seared steak sliced thin and layered on a bed of mixed greens with fresh tomato and onion slices. Crumbled blue cheese or gorgonzola adds a creamy, sharp contrast. The dressing blends olive oil and balsamic vinegar with minced garlic, honey, and Dijon mustard for a balanced sweet and tangy flavor, well suited to the robust steak and cheese.
The preparation involves assembling the fresh, cool salad ingredients and topping with steak and cheese before adding dressing just before serving to keep greens crisp. This composition delivers multiple textures and flavors—tender meat, crisp vegetables, creamy cheese, and a zesty dressing.
The recipe notes that about 8 ounces of steak is used, with flexibility on steak cuts like New York strip. The cheese amount can be adjusted to taste or substituted with gorgonzola. Letting the dressing rest enhances its flavor, and serving with garlic bread can complement the meal.
Ingredients
For the Steak Salad
- 8 ounces steak sliced, see note, cooked
- 10 ounces tomato sliced
- 4 cups salad greens
- 1 purple onion sliced
- ⅓ cup blue cheese or gorgonzola cheese, see note
For the Balsamic Dressing
- ½ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced, about 1 clove
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
For the Balsamic Dressing:
- Combine all ingredients in a mason jar. Shake well to combine.
For the Steak Salad:
- Layer the sliced steak, tomatoes, and onions over the salad greens.
- Crumble the cheese over the top.
- Top with half of the salad dressing, serve the rest on the side.
Notes
- Use about 8 ounces of steak, which can be two small steaks or one large; New York strip is preferred but other cuts work well.
- Gorgonzola cheese is a good alternative to blue cheese, and the amount can be adjusted to preference.
- Allow the dressing to rest for a few minutes before serving to develop its flavor fully.
- Consider serving with garlic bread for a complete meal accompaniment.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 297 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 297kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 323mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 313mg | 7% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 745IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 14.2mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 51mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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