BEST STEAK SALAD WITH CREAMY BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE
This is the steak salad of your dreams! It's loaded with a juicy steak, your favorite veggies, and a creamy balsamic vinaigrette. It makes a delicious healthy lunch or dinner salad!
Provided by Kristen Stevens
Categories Salad
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving = ½ of the recipe, Calories 568 kcal, Carbohydrate 14 g, Protein 33 g, Fat 44 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Cholesterol 86 mg, Sodium 727 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 5 g, UnsaturatedFat 30 g
GRILLED STEAK SALAD WITH TOMATOES & AVOCADO
My family loves a good steak dinner, but with busy schedules, I'm often thinking about ways to put new and simple twists on things. This salad is flavored with the freshness of lemon and cilantro and is one of my husband's favorite weeknight dishes. -Lyndsay Wells, Ladysmith, British Columbia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Rub both sides of steak with oil; sprinkle with Creole seasoning. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 5-8 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Let stand 5 minutes., In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, beans, green onions, cilantro, lemon zest, lemon juice and salt; gently stir in avocado. Cut steak into slices; serve with bean mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 328 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 710mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BALSAMIC STEAK SALAD
My husband loves blue cheese and I like a hearty salad that eats like a meal, so I put the two things together to make this steak salad recipe. The sweet-tartness of dried cranberries pairs deliciously with the cheese, creamy avocado and balsamic vinegar. It's irresistible! -Marla Clark, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- For dressing, whisk together first six ingredients. Place steak and 1/4 cup dressing in a resealable plastic bag; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight. Reserve remaining dressing; cover and refrigerate until serving., Drain beef, discarding marinade. Grill steak, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 160°), 6-8 minutes per side. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing., To serve, divide salad greens among four plates. Top with steak, tomatoes, radishes and avocado; sprinkle with cranberries and, if desired, cheese and pepper. Serve with reserved dressing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 321 calories, Fat 22g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 221mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GRILLED STEAK SALAD
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Toss the celery, 1 teaspoon olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste on a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet; roast until tender, about 20 minutes.
- Whisk the mayonnaise, 2 teaspoons olive oil, the lime juice, honey, hot sauce and 1 tablespoon water in a large bowl. Add the roasted celery and toss. Add the lettuce and watercress but don't toss.
- Heat a large grill pan or cast-iron skillet over high heat. Rub the steak with the remaining 1 teaspoon olive oil and season with salt and pepper. When the pan is very hot, add the steak and cook, undisturbed, about 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium rare. Transfer to a cutting board. Add the scallions to the pan and cook until charred, about 2 minutes per side.
- Slice the steak against the grain, discarding the tough membrane that runs through the center. Add the steak and tomatoes to the bowl with the salad and toss to coat. Divide among plates.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 406 calorie, Fat 22.5 grams, SaturatedFat 6.5 grams, Cholesterol 96 milligrams, Sodium 488 milligrams, Carbohydrate 22 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 30 grams, Sugar 14 grams
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