Steak Salad with Creamy Balsamic Vinaigrette
Cuisine: Salad
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Serves: 4 servings
 
Ingredients
Steak Salad
  • 4 steaks (I used beef loin top sirloin steak here, but any steak cut would work)
  • 1½ tbsp. olive oil
  • 1½ tsp. seasoned salt
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt
  • ½ tsp. garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp. chopped fresh rosemary
  • 6-8 big handfuls fresh arugula
  • 1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 English cucumber, chopped
  • ¼ cup sliced red onion
  • ⅓ cup feta cheese
Creamy Balsamic Vinaigrette
  • 4 tbsp. olive oil
  • 4 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
  • ½ lemon, juiced
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ tbsp. Dijon mustard
  • ½ tsp. salt + more to taste
  • 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper + more to taste
  • 2 tsp. honey
Instructions
  1. Preheat your grill to 500-600 degrees Fahrenheit. While your grill is preheating, prepare the steaks. Pat them dry with a paper towel. Mix together the seasoned salt, kosher salt, garlic powder, and fresh rosemary. Sprinkle over the steaks on both sides and use your hands to coat. Drizzle with the olive oil and use your hands to coat on all sides.
  2. Prepare your salad. You can make four individual salad bowls or toss together in a large bowl. In a large bowl add arugula, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and feta.
  3. Prepare the dressing. In a mason jar add balsamic vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and honey. Shake well to mix.
  4. When the grill is hot, place the steaks directly over the heat. Grill for 2 minutes per side, flipping after each 2 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 120 degrees Fahrenheit. This is for medium-rare steaks. If you prefer a different temperature, you will need to cook for less time or longer!
  5. When the steaks are done cooking, transfer to a cutting board and cover with aluminum foil. Rest for five minutes while you add the salad mixture to bowls.
  6. Slice the steak and add to the salad bowls. Drizzle with your creamy balsamic vinaigrette.
  7. Enjoy!
Recipe by For the Love of Gourmet at https://fortheloveofgourmet.com/steak-salad-with-creamy-balsamic-vinaigrette/