Description

Elevate your lunch with this Ultimate Grilled Balsamic Steak Salad. Tender grilled flank steak, crisp greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, cool cucumber, toasted nuts, and creamy blue cheese come together with a tangy Dijon-balsamic dressing and a glossy balsamic glaze for a restaurant-quality salad bowl that actually keeps you full.

Ingredients

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1 1/2 lbs flank steak

8 cups mixed hearty greens

1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved

1 English cucumber, sliced

1/2 red onion, thinly sliced

1 small shallot, finely minced

3 cloves garlic, minced (divided)

1 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped

1 tsp kosher salt (plus more to taste)

1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper (plus more to taste)

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil (divided)

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar (for dressing)

1 1/4 tbsp Dijon mustard

1 tsp honey or maple syrup

1/3 cup high-quality balsamic vinegar (for glaze)

1/3 cup walnuts or pecans, toasted

4 oz blue cheese or goat cheese, crumbled

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Instructions

1. Pat the flank steak dry. Season with kosher salt, black pepper, rosemary, and about half of the minced garlic. Drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil and rub all over.

2. Preheat grill (or grill pan) to medium-high heat. Grill steak about 4–6 minutes per side (depending on thickness) until desired doneness.

3. Transfer steak to a plate and rest 8–10 minutes. Slice thinly against the grain.

4. Make the balsamic glaze: add 1/3 cup high-quality balsamic vinegar and honey (or maple syrup) to a small saucepan. Simmer 6–10 minutes until reduced and glossy. Remove from heat.

5. Make the dressing: whisk together 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced shallot, remaining minced garlic, and 1/2 cup olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

6. Assemble salad: add greens, tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion to a large bowl or platter.

7. Top with toasted nuts and crumbled cheese. Add sliced steak over the salad.

8. Drizzle with dressing and finish with balsamic glaze. Serve right away.

Notes

For best tenderness, always slice flank steak against the grain.

Make it milder: swap blue cheese for goat cheese or feta.

Nut-free option: skip nuts or use roasted sunflower seeds.

Optional add-in: grilled or roasted corn kernels for extra sweetness and crunch.

Meal prep: store steak, veggies, dressing, and glaze separately; assemble just before eating.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Recipes
Method: Grilling
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 salad bowl (1/4 recipe)
Calories: 520
Sugar: 7g
Sodium: 620mg
Fat: 34g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 22g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 38g
Cholesterol: 95mg