Best Grilled Flank Steak Salad Recipes

GRILLED FLANK STEAK AND CORN SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, drizzle the corn with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Massage the corn until fully coated. Set aside.
• In a small bowl, combine the paprika, salt, brown sugar, chili powder, onion powder, cumin, garlic powder, chipotle powder, and black pepper and mix together.
• Sprinkle the dry rub all over both sides of the flank steak. Rub in the spices.
• On a heated grill or grill pan greased with canola oil, add the seasoned flank steak and cook until it begins to char slightly, about 3 minutes each side. Remove from the grill and let rest for at least 15 minutes to cool and keep the juices inside.
• Add the seasoned corn to the grill pan. Cook until charred slightly, 3-5 minutes per side. Remove the corn from the grill and set aside to cool.
• Set a small bowl upside-down inside a large bowl. Stand the corn cobs on the small bowl and cut off the kernels. Remove the small bowl.
• Add the chiles, avocado, red onion, cherry tomatoes, jalapeños, lime juice, honey, salt, pepper, and the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Mix to combine.
• Cut the meat into ½ inch (1 cm) slices.
• Top with the corn salad and serve.
• Enjoy!

BALSAMIC-GRILLED FLANK STEAK AND ARUGULA SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk together the 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, 6 tablespoons olive oil, Dijon, garlic, shallot, salt, and pepper. Place steak in a zip-top bag, pour balsamic mixture over, seal tightly, and refrigerate, 8 hours or overnight.
• Heat grill and add marinated steak. Grill each side of the steak for 5 minutes, turning 90 degrees after 2 1/2 minutes to create a diamond mark on the steak. Remove from grill once internal temperature reaches 140 degrees F (60 degrees C). Brush with 3 teaspoons balsamic vinegar, season with salt, then cover and let rest for 10 minutes.
• While steak is resting, grate cheese and slice cherry tomatoes in half. Cut the steak into thin slices and serve over a bed of arugula. Garnish with cherry tomatoes, cheese, a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil, and freshly cracked pepper.

GRILLED FLANK STEAK, PORTOBELLO AND GREEN BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Make marinade:
• Combine 2 tablespoons olive oil, 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, orange juice, 2 teaspoons minced garlic, chili flakes, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a bowl and whisk. Place steak and mushrooms in a glass baking dish or sealable plastic bag and pour marinade on top. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 or up to 4 hours.
• Make dressing:
• Combine remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, 3 tablespoons vinegar, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, water, mustard, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Whisk until incorporated.
• Place green beans in a steamer basket over a few inches of boiling water and steam until tender-crisp, about 3 minutes. Allow to cool in the refrigerator, or to cool quickly, drain and plunge in a bowl of ice water for 2 minutes. Drain and reserve.
• Spray a grill or grill pan with nonstick cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat. Remove steak and mushrooms from marinade, and discard marinade. Grill steak until medium-rare and mushrooms until cooked through but still juicy, about 4 to 5 minutes per side for both steak and mushrooms. Remove to a cutting board and let rest about 10 minutes. Cut steak across the grain into 1/4-inch slices; cut mushrooms into 1/4-inch slices.
• To assemble salad, toss steak slices, mushroom slices, spinach leaves, tomatoes, green beans and onions with dressing. Divide among 4 plates.
• Excellent source of: Protein, Fiber, Vitamin A, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin K, Pantothenic Acid, Copper, Iron, Manganese, Phosphorus, Potassium, Selenium, Zinc
• Good source of: Thiamin, Calcium, Magnesium

GRILLED FLANK STEAK SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk the first six ingredients. Pour 1/3 cup into a shallow dish; add steak and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade for dressing., Drain and discard marinade from steak. Grill, covered, over indirect medium heat for 11-12 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Cut across the grain into thin slices., In a large serving bowl, combine the greens, tomato, radishes, celery, onions and beef. Drizzle with reserved marinade; toss to coat.

GRILLED FLANK STEAK WITH SPICY PEPPER AND WATERMELON SALAD

Steps:

• For steak: Whisk all ingredients except flank steak in 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish. Add steak; turn to coat. Cover and let marinate at room temperature 2 hours, turning occasionally. Alternatively, cover and chill at least 4 hours and up to 1 day. Bring to room temperature before grilling.
• For pepper and watermelon salad:
• Whisk hot chili sauce, oil, vinegar, and honey in small bowl; season dressing with salt and pepper. Place peppers and chiles in large bowl. Toss with 6 tablespoons dressing. Let marinate 2 hours at room temperature. DO AHEAD: Can be made 8 hours ahead. Cover dressing and salad separately and chill. Bring to room temperature before serving.
• Prepare barbecue (high heat). Grill steak with some marinade still clinging until cooked to desired doneness, about 4 minutes per side for rare. Transfer to work surface; let rest 10 minutes. Thinly slice steak against grain; transfer to platter. Drizzle with some of remaining dressing from salad.
• Toss watermelon into pepper salad. Serve flank steak and salad with remaining dressing alongside. * Available in the Asian foods section of many supermarkets and at Asian markets.

BROILED FLANK STEAK WITH GRILLED CHAMPAGNE GRAPES AND A BITTER GREENS AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD

Steps:

• For the steak: In a small bowl, mix together the Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, mustard, 2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, garlic and shallots. Gradually whisk in 1/4 cup vegetable oil until emulsified. Place the steak in a plastic zip-top bag. Pour the marinade over the steak and seal the bag. Marinate for at least 1 hour at room temperature or refrigerate overnight. Allow the steak to come to room temperature before cooking.
• When ready to cook, preheat the broiler and set the oven rack at the highest point, as close to the flame as it can get and still fit the steak below. Fit a wire rack onto a baking sheet.
• Place the marinated steak on the prepared baking sheet (or a broiler pan), sprinkle with salt and pepper and place it under the broiler. Cook for 3 minutes on the first side. Flip and cook for another 3 minutes for medium-rare. Remove from the oven and allow to rest 10 minutes. Slice thin strips of steak against the grain.
• For the vinaigrette: While the steak is resting, in a small mixing bowl, make the vinaigrette. Combine the vinegar, shallots, mustard and garlic and whisk in the oil. Season with salt and pepper
• For the salad: Preheat a cast-iron grill pan over medium-high heat. Place the grape bunches on the grill to char, just until blistered, 3 to 4 minutes.
• In a large bowl, add the greens and lightly dress the salad with the vinaigrette. Toss to combine.
• For serving, pile the salad onto a plate and top with crumbled blue cheese and toasted pecans. Surround the salad with the sliced steak and grilled grapes.

KIAWE-GRILLED FLANK STEAK AND SPICY GREEN PAPAYA SALAD

Steps:

• For the marinade: Place all dressing ingredients in blender and puree until smooth. Divide in half.
• For the steak: Marinate the steak covered and refrigerated overnight in half of the marinade/dressing. Remove steak and discard the marinade. Season with salt and pepper. Grill to medium rare and let rest 15 minutes. When slightly cooled, thinly slice across the grain.
• For the papaya salad: In a mixing bowl, toss the sliced steak, green papaya, onion, red pepper, and remaining dressing. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve on a platter or over mixed greens.

SURF N' TURF- FLANK STEAK AND PRAWNS WITH A SALAD OF GRILLED ROMAINE

Steps:

• Score the top and bottom of the flank steak. Mix all ingredients in a gallon zip lock bag. Release as much air as possible from the bag and let marinate overnight. Remove steak from marinade and season with salt and pepper. On a preheated grill, grill over high heat 3 minutes per side for medium rare. Remove and let rest for 5 minutes.
• For the prawns, combine all ingredients in a zip lock bag and shake to coat. It can marinate for up to 1 hour but no longer. Remove the prawns from the marinade and place on preheated grill, turning only once, until curled and pink. Serve with the steak and salad.
• For the salad:
• Combine all ingredients, except the lettuce, tomato, and onion, in a bowl and whisk well to incorporate. Season with salt and pepper. Slice the heads of romaine lengthwise and brush with a little olive oil. Place on a preheated grill and grill the lettuce, moving it around carefully, until charred and nice grill marks form. Remove the lettuce and tear into pieces. Place in a bowl with the onion and tomato and drizzle with the dressing. Serve with the steak and prawns.
• Presentation:
• Using a plate with a wide lip, place the grilled salad in the center. Then plate slices of steak and prawns alternating around the lip.

THAI SALAD WITH GRILLED FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients for marinade, marinate the flank steak for several hours or overnight.
• Combine the ingredients for the dressing, whisk to combine.
• Set aside.
• Over medium high flame, grill the flank steak to desired doneness.
• Allow to rest at least 20 minutes.
• Prepare the vegetables: Peel the cucumber leaving strips of the skin.
• Cut in half lengthwise and remove seeds, Slice diagonally into thin slices.
• In a large bowl, combine the vegetables with the herbs and toss.
• Lightly dress to taste with the reserved dressing, adding salt, pepper, and additional lime juice to taste.
• Slice the steak thinly against the grain.
• Arrange the salad on six plates and top each with a portion of the beef.
• Garnish with chopped roasted peanuts or a few chives.
• Makes six servings.

CHINESE NAPA CABBAGE SALAD WITH GRILLED FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• Marinate the flank steak in a plastic bag and refrigerate for 2 hours.
• Prepare the dressing in a blender and refrigerate it.
• Toast the sesame seeds in a small skillet until light brown.
• Grill the flank steak on a high heat 3-4 minutes each side, discarding the marinade.
• The flank steak will be medium rare, but the dressing will finish "cooking" it.
• Place the steak on a plate and let it rest for 10 minutes. Boil the vermicelli in salted water according to package directions.
• Rinse the pasta in cold water and drain.
• Thinly slice the flank steak against the grain.
• In a large salad bowl toss all the ingredients together and refrigerate for an hour or more, then serve it.

GRILLED CHIPOLTE FLANK STEAK & TEX MEX SALAD

Steps:

• Chipotle Rub In a food processor or blender, combine all ingredients and blend to a smooth paste. Spread the chopotle rub evenly over flank steak and let stand a room temperature for 30 minutes. Preheat the grill to meidium high and oil the grill. Place the steak over direct heat of the grill for 2 minutes per side. Move to indirect heat and close the lid of the grill. Continue for 8 to 10 minutes more or until desired doneness is achieved. Salad Dressing In a blender, combine all ingredients and blend until smooth. Salad In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, onion, jicama, tomatoes, and corn. Arrange the salad on chilled salad plates and place slices fo the beef and tortilla strips over the top. Serve with dressing.

GRILLED FLANK STEAK WITH SPICY WATERMELON SALAD

Steps:

• Flank Steak Marinade: Whisk all ingredients except flank steak in 13x9-inch baking dish. Add steak; turn to coat. Cover and let marinate at room temperature 2 hours, turning occasionally. Alternatively, cover and chill in refrigerator at least 4 hours or up to 1 day. Bring steak to room temperature, and season with sea salt and pepper before grilling.
• For Pepper-Watermelon Salad: Whisk hot chili sauce, oil, vinegar, and honey in small bowl; season dressing with salt and pepper. Place peppers and chiles in large bowl. Toss with 6 tablespoons dressing. Let marinate 2 hours at room temperature. DO AHEAD: Can be made 8 hours ahead. Cover dressing and salad separately and chill. Bring to room temperature before serving.
• To Grill: Prepare barbecue grill (high heat). Grill flank steak with some marinade still clinging until cooked to desired doneness, about 4 minutes per side for rare. Transfer to work surface; let rest 10 minutes. Thinly slice steak against grain; transfer to platter. Drizzle with some of remaining dressing from salad.
• To Serve: Toss chilled watermelon into pepper salad. Serve flank steak and salad with remaining dressing alongside.

GRILLED SPICY FLANK STEAK WITH CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Score steak on both sides with shallow cross-cuts; place in shallow dish. Mix A.1. and 1/2 tsp. red pepper until blended. Pour 1/4 cup over steak; turn to evenly coat both sides of steak. Refrigerate 30 min. to marinate, turning after 15 min. Meanwhile, refrigerate remaining A.1. mixture until ready to use.
• Heat grill to medium heat. Remove steak from marinade; discard marinade. Grill steak 17 to 21 min. or until medium doneness, turning and brushing occasionally with remaining A.1. mixture. Meanwhile, combine remaining ingredients.
• Transfer steak from grill to cutting board. Let stand 5 min. before cutting across the grain into thin slices. Serve topped with cucumber salad.

GRILLED FLANK STEAK WITH ARUGULA SALAD, WHITE BEANS AND SHIITAKES

Steps:

• Marinate the steak: Combine herbs and garlic in food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Add lemon juice, soy sauce, salt and pepper and process until smooth. With motor running, add the olive oil in fine stream. Place steak in glass or ceramic baking dish. Pour marinade over and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight, turning occasionally. Remove steak from fridge 1 hour before cooking and preheat grill to medium-high. Prepare beans and mushrooms: Heat EVOO in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the onions, a pinch each of salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and caramel-colored, 10-12 min. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until wilted and soft, about 5 min. Off the heat, stir in beans, vinegar and thyme. Season to taste and set aside. Make the vinaigrette: In a small bowl, combine vinegar, shallots and mustard. Whisk in EVOO. Season to taste. Cook the steaks: Remove steaks from marinade and grill to desired doneness (about 4-5 min per side for medium-rare). Allow steak to rest 10 min before slicing thinly against the grain. Serve: Toss arugula with enough vinaigrette to lightly coat. Season to taste. Arrange leves on platter and top with beans and steak. Toss lightly. Drizzle light with some remaining vinaigrette and serve.

GRILLED FLANK STEAK WITH TOMOATO, CORN, AND ASPARAGUS SALAD

Steps:

• DIRECTIONS In a large glass baking dish, whisk the red wine, mustard, brown sugar, garlic, shallots, parsley, thyme, 1 tablespoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of pepper. Add the steak and turn to coat. Let stand at room temperature for 2 hours or refrigerate for up to 8 hours. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk the cider vinegar and honey. Add the tomatoes and onion and toss. Let stand for 1 hour. Light a grill. Coat the asparagus and corn with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill over moderately high heat, turning occasionally, until tender and browned in spots, about 3 minutes for the asparagus and 6 minutes for the corn. Transfer to a work surface; when cool enough to handle, cut the asparagus into pieces and cut the corn from the cobs. Add the asparagus, corn and basil to the tomatoes and toss. Remove the steak from the marinade and pat dry with paper towels; season lightly with salt and pepper. Grill the steak, turning once, until medium-rare, about 10 minutes total. Transfer the steak to a work surface and let rest for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in a skillet, melt the butter. Add the morels and cook over moderately high heat until browned, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Thinly slice the steak against the grain and transfer to plates. Season the tomato salad with salt and pepper and spoon alongside the steak. Top the steak with the morels and serve.

FLANK STEAK SALAD WITH GRILLED CROUTONS AND HORSERADISH DRESSING

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill, grill pan, or a large skillet (if you are using a large skillet for the steak, you might have to cut the steak in half in order to make it fit in the pan).
• In a large shallow dish, combine the chopped garlic, about 2 tablespoons of the EVOO, the Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and thyme. Add the flank steak and coat it completely in the mixture; marinate it for 5 to 10 minutes, depending on how much of a rush you are in.
• Brush or drizzle the bread slices with a little EVOO and sprinkle them with a little salt and pepper. Place the seasoned bread on the grill and grill on both sides until well marked, 1 to 2 minutes on each side. Remove the bread from the grill and rub it with the smashed garlic clove while still hot. Chop the grilled bread into 1-inch pieces and reserve it. (If you are not grilling, then simply toast the bread until it is golden brown and follow the same procedure.)
• Season the flank steak with salt and pepper, then cook it for 5 to 6 minutes per side. Remove it from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes. Thinly slice the flank steak on an angle and against the grain.
• While the steak is grilling, in a small bowl combine the horseradish, lemon juice, sour cream, mustard, salt, and pepper. In a slow, steady stream, whisk in about 1/3 cup of EVOO.
• In a large shallow platter or bowl, arrange the tomatoes, spinach, and arugula and top with croutons. Dress with about two thirds of the dressing. Toss the salad, then adjust the salt and pepper. Top the salad with the sliced steak and drizzle the remaining dressing over the meat.

GRILLED FLANK STEAK SALAD WITH PARMESAN CRISPS

Steps:

• In large nonmetal dish or resealable food-storage plastic bag, place steak and 1/2 cup dressing; turn to coat. Cover dish or seal bag; refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight to marinate.
• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray large cookie sheet with cooking spray.
• To make Parmesan Crisps, spoon heaping teaspoonfuls Parmesan cheese in 12 mounds on cookie sheet. Spread each mound into 2-inch circle. Bake 6 to 8 minutes or until light brown. Carefully remove from pan to cooling rack. (Crisps may be made up to 2 days ahead and kept between layers of waxed paper in airtight container at room temperature.)
• Heat gas or charcoal grill. Remove steak from marinade; reserve marinade. Sprinkle steak with cracked black pepper. Place steak on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 15 to 18 minutes or until desired doneness, turning halfway through grilling. Let stand 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, toss asparagus with reserved marinade. Place asparagus in grill basket (grill "wok"); discard any remaining marinade. Place asparagus on grill. Cover grill; cook 6 to 8 minutes, turning occasionally, until tender. Season asparagus with salt and pepper.
• In large bowl, toss lettuce, radishes and the additional 1/4 cup dressing. Divide lettuce mixture among 4 dinner plates. Cut steak across grain into thin slices. Divide steak slices and asparagus evenly among plates. Serve with Crisps.

CAPRESE SALAD WITH GRILLED FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• Mix tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, 1 clove minced garlic, and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a bowl; toss to coat. Cover bowl and refrigerate.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Place steak in a large resealable bag; add 1 clove minced garlic, 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper. Seal the bag and distribute the oil mixture over the steak.
• Cook the steak on the preheated grill to your desired degree of doneness, about 5 minutes per side for medium. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 140 degrees F (60 degrees C). Let stand for 5 minutes before thinly slicing across the grain.
• Divide lettuce onto 4 serving plates; drizzle about 1 1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar and 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil onto each lettuce portion. Top each salad with 1/4 the steak and 1/4 the tomato mixture.

GRILLED FLANK STEAK, PORTOBELLO AND GREEN BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Make marinade:Combine 2 tablespoons olive oil, 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, orange juice, 2 teaspoons minced garlic, chili flakes, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a bowl and whisk. Place steak and mushrooms in a glass baking dish or sealable plastic bag and pour marinade on top. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 or up to 4 hours.Make dressing:Combine remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, 3 tablespoons vinegar, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, water, mustard, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Whisk until incorporated.Place green beans in a steamer basket over a few inches of boiling water and steam until tender-crisp, about 3 minutes. Allow to cool in the refrigerator, or to cool quickly, drain and plunge in a bowl of ice water for 2 minutes. Drain and reserve.Spray a grill or grill pan with nonstick cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat. Remove steak and mushrooms from marinade, and discard marinade. Grill steak until medium-rare and mushrooms until cooked through but still juicy, about 4 to 5 minutes per side for both steak and mushrooms. Remove to a cutting board and let rest about 10 minutes. Cut steak across the grain into 1/4-inch slices; cut mushrooms into 1/4-inch slices.To assemble salad, toss steak slices, mushroom slices, spinach leaves, tomatoes, green beans and onions with dressing. Divide among 4 plates.Source: foodnetwork.comRecipe formatted with the Cook'n Recipe Software from DVO Enterprises.

GRILLED FLANK STEAK AND CORN SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, drizzle the corn with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Massage the corn until fully coated. Set aside.
• In a small bowl, combine the paprika, salt, brown sugar, chili powder, onion powder, cumin, garlic powder, chipotle powder, and black pepper and mix together.
• Sprinkle the dry rub all over both sides of the flank steak. Rub in the spices.
• On a heated grill or grill pan greased with canola oil, add the seasoned flank steak and cook until it begins to char slightly, about 3 minutes each side. Remove from the grill and let rest for at least 15 minutes to cool and keep the juices inside.
• Add the seasoned corn to the grill pan. Cook until charred slightly, 3-5 minutes per side. Remove the corn from the grill and set aside to cool.
• Set a small bowl upside-down inside a large bowl. Stand the corn cobs on the small bowl and cut off the kernels. Remove the small bowl.
• Add the chiles, avocado, red onion, cherry tomatoes, jalapeños, lime juice, honey, salt, pepper, and the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Mix to combine.
• Cut the meat into ½ inch (1 cm) slices.
• Top with the corn salad and serve.
• Enjoy!