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Steak Salad

A fresh and vibrant steak salad featuring grilled steak, crispy arugula, creamy blue cheese, and zesty pickled onions, perfect for summer meals.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Serving Size 4 servings

Ingredients

For the Salad

  • 1 lb Flank steak or ribeye steak Use your favorite cut of steak.
  • 4 cups Fresh arugula
  • 1 cup Blue cheese Can substitute with goat cheese.
  • 1/2 cup Pickled red onions
  • 1/4 cup Balsamic vinaigrette Use a quality balsamic vinegar.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil Extra virgin preferred.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Instructions

Preparation

  • Grill the steak to your preferred level of doneness. Let it rest for a few minutes before slicing it thinly.
  • In a large salad bowl, combine the arugula, sliced steak, blue cheese, and pickled red onions.
  • Drizzle your homemade balsamic vinaigrette and olive oil over the salad.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Toss the salad gently to mix all ingredients thoroughly, and serve immediately.

Notes

For extra depth of flavor, consider marinating the steak before grilling. Add nuts or seeds for extra crunch. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days; avoid reheating blue cheese and pickled onions.