Grilled Steak Salad with Blue Cheese
This grilled steak salad is packed with flavor, protein, and nutrients. The combination of savory grilled steak, tangy blue cheese, and fresh vegetables creates a perfect balance of textures and tastes. It's a hearty and delicious meal that is easy to prepare and perfect for summertime grilling.
Equipment
- Grill
- Tongs
- Large mixing bowl
- Whisk or fork
- Knife
- Cutting board
Ingredients
- 1 pound sirloin steak
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- 1 head of romaine lettuce - chopped
- 1 cucumber - sliced
- 1/2 red onion - thinly sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes - halved
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
- Balsamic vinaigrette dressing
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Brush the steak with olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Place the steak on the grill and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side, or until desired level of doneness is reached. Use tongs to flip the steak.
- Remove the steak from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing it against the grain into thin strips.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the romaine lettuce, cucumber, red onion, cherry tomatoes, chopped walnuts, and crumbled blue cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette dressing with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
- Add the sliced steak on top of the salad and serve immediately.
Notes
You can use any cut of steak that you prefer, such as ribeye or flank steak.
You can also add or substitute other vegetables like bell peppers, avocado, or radishes.
To make the salad more filling, you can add a grain like quinoa or brown rice.
For a lighter option, you can use a low-fat or fat-free balsamic vinaigrette dressing.
Nutrition
Calories: 387kcal
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