Steak Salad Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Marinade
15 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4 5 servings
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Calories
699 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Steak Salad Recipe
Description
The steak salad begins with a marinade and dressing combining apple cider vinegar, olive oil, honey, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Sirloin or rib-eye steak is massaged with a portion of this marinade and allowed to rest briefly to develop flavor and reach room temperature. The steak is then grilled or pan-seared over medium-high heat for approximately 5 minutes total for medium-rare doneness before resting and slicing into half-inch strips.
The salad base consists of chopped romaine lettuce, diced tomatoes, and thinly sliced red onion. Sliced steak is combined with the vegetables and topped with crumbled blue cheese and kalamata olives. Remaining dressing is poured on top before gently tossing to coat all ingredients evenly. This combination balances the savory richness of steak and cheese with fresh, crisp vegetables and briny olives, enhanced by the slightly sweet and tangy dressing.
Optimal serving occurs soon after assembling to preserve lettuce crunch and steak juiciness. Resting the steak before slicing helps retain juices for tenderness. Thinly slicing onion reduces sharpness. Blue cheese can be substituted if preferred for milder cheeses, maintaining the salad’s bold flavor profile.
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 steak or rib-eye steak
- 6 cups romaine lettuce chopped
- 2 vine tomatoes diced
- 1/2 red onion sliced, medium
- 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 steak to rest before slicing to retain juices and improve tenderness.
- Slice steak against the grain into half-inch pieces for a more tender bite.
- Cut red onion into thin slices to balance flavor without overpowering the salad.
- Swap blue cheese for feta or cotija cheese if a less pungent cheese is preferred.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 45 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 699 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 699kcal | 35% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 64g | 128% |
| Fat | 43g | 66% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Cholesterol | 181mg | 60% |
| Sodium | 1442mg | 60% |
| Potassium | 1322mg | 28% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 7158IU | 143% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 413mg | 41% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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