Description
Bold, hearty, and healthy, this ultimate steak salad recipe combines juicy seared beef with vibrant greens, punchy dressings, and customizable toppings to satisfy any craving.
Ingredients
8 oz ribeye or flank steak
4 cups mixed greens (arugula, spring mix, or kale)
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese or feta
1/4 cup pickled onions
1/2 avocado, sliced
2 tbsp fried shallots or roasted chickpeas
Salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika (for seasoning)
2 tbsp balsamic vinaigrette or maple mustard dressing
Instructions
1. Let steak come to room temperature and pat dry.
2. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
3. Heat a cast-iron pan over medium-high heat.
4. Sear steak for 3–5 minutes per side until desired doneness.
5. Let steak rest for 10 minutes.
6. Mix dressing in a bowl or jar.
7. Arrange greens, tomatoes, cheese, and onions on a plate.
8. Slice steak thinly against the grain and place on salad.
9. Drizzle with dressing and sprinkle fried shallots or toppings.
Notes
Customize with toppings like grilled corn, spiced nuts, or sautéed peaches.
For meal prep, store components separately and assemble before serving.
For a Mediterranean twist, use feta, olives, and lemon dressing.
For a Southwest version, add black beans, roasted corn, and chipotle ranch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Pan-seared
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: steak salad, healthy, meal prep, protein, dinner