Steak Salad Recipe
A hearty Steak Salad Recipe with grilled steak, fresh vegetables, blue cheese, and olives.
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
- 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
For the Salad
- 2 pounds sirloin or rib-eye steak
- 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 2 vine tomatoes diced
- 1/2 medium red onion thinly sliced
- 8 ounces blue cheese crumbled
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives quartered
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, olive oil, honey, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and white pepper until well combined.
- Place the steak in a shallow dish and pour one-third of the dressing over the meat.
- Massage the marinade into the steak and let it rest for 15 minutes at room temperature.
- While the steak marinates, prepare the lettuce, tomatoes, onion, olives, and blue cheese.
- Heat a grill or heavy-bottom skillet over medium-high heat and lightly oil the surface.
- Cook the steak for approximately 5 minutes total for medium-rare, adjusting cooking time based on thickness and desired doneness.
- Transfer the steak to a cutting board and let it rest for 5 minutes.
- Slice the steak into thin 1/2-inch strips.
- In a large serving bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, and olives.
- Top with the sliced steak.
- Drizzle the remaining dressing over the salad.
- Sprinkle with crumbled blue cheese and gently toss before serving.
- Enjoy this delicious Steak Salad Recipe immediately.
Notes
- For deeper flavor, marinate the steak for up to 4 hours.
- Mixed greens can replace romaine lettuce.
- Cherry tomatoes work well as a substitute for vine tomatoes.
- Add cucumbers or bell peppers for additional crunch.