Description
Grilled Balsamic Steak Salad with Gorgonzola & Corn is a flavorful dish combining marinated steak, fresh greens, and a zesty dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank steak (or ribeye, sirloin)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 6 cups mixed greens (arugula, spinach, or romaine)
- 1 ear corn, grilled and cut off the cob
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup walnuts or pecans, toasted
- 1 avocado, sliced (optional)
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for dressing)
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp salt (for dressing)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper (for dressing)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
- Rub the mixture onto the steak and let it rest at room temperature for 15–20 minutes.
- Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat and cook the steak for 4–5 minutes per side (medium-rare to medium).
- Let the steak rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.
- Lightly brush the corn with olive oil and grill for 8–10 minutes, turning occasionally, until lightly charred.
- Let cool, then cut the kernels off the cob.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey, garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- In a large bowl, toss the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, red onion, grilled corn, and walnuts.
- Add the sliced steak on top.
- Drizzle with the dressing and toss gently.
- Garnish with avocado slices if desired.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- This salad can be served warm or cold.
- Feel free to add other toppings like cheese or additional vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Grilled Balsamic Steak Salad, steak salad, summer salad, healthy salad, easy salad