Steak Salad – Spend With Pennies

This is the fancy bistro steak salad recipe that everyone raves about!

Perfect for hot summer days, in this recipe, juicy strips of steak are served on a bed of greens with veggies, cheese, and a quick creamy dressing.

A healthy and protein-rich salad that makes an excellent lunch or a light dinnertime entree!

A Satisfying Steak Salad

• Easy enough for every day, but elegant enough for a celebration, steak salad is as delicious as it is photo-op worthy!
• The key to this amazing salad recipe is the combination of rich and robust flavors from the peppery arugula, buttery avocado, and tangy cheese.
• The steaks can be cooked on the grill for a hot weather meal or cook steaks on the stovetop. .
• High on nutrition and low on calories and carbs, steak salad can be served as a hearty lunch or fresh easy dinner.

Steak Salad Ingredients

Steaks – Thinner cuts like ribeye, new york strip steak, and strip loin cook quickly. Ribeye is our favorite choice for flavor. Simply season with kosher salt & black pepper or steak seasoning.

If using a skirt steak or flank steak, use a steak marinade to ensure it is tender.

Greens – Romaine lettuce has lots of crunch and arugula lettuce has a distinctive peppery flavor. For the best presentation, choose a blend of a couple of types of greens instead of just one variety.

Toppings – We love tomatoes and avocado on this salad but add your own favorite fresh vegetables. Try corn (grill and cut it fresh off the cob!), sliced mushrooms, bacon, boiled eggs, or kalamata olives.

Cheese – Blue cheese has a strong, robust flavor that pairs perfectly with steak. If you don’t like blue cheese, feta cheese or parmesan are great substitutes.

Steak Salad Dressing

We love the zesty ranch-inspired homemade dressing in the recipe below but you can use your favorite dressing. It’s easy to make and tastes delicious, simply whisk and enjoy!

Other Dressings to Try

Use your favorite dressing for steak salad! Dressings with a bit of dijon mustard, herbs or balsamic vinegar pair well with beef.

How to Make Steak Salad

This salad comes together in just a few easy steps but has gourmet-level taste and presentation!

1. Grill the seasoned steak per the recipe below and set it aside to rest.
2. Toss the lettuce & onions with half of the dressing.
3. Add steak slices on top of the salad with the remaining ingredients.
4. Drizzle with remaining dressing. Garnish with feta or blue cheese crumbles and homemade croutons.

For a heartier meal, serve steak salad with crispy parmesan potatoes or a thick slice of garlic bread.

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