Description
Juicy grilled steak, smoky corn, fresh greens, and creamy Gorgonzola tossed with a tangy balsamic dressing for a hearty main-dish salad.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank steak (or ribeye or sirloin)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 6 cups mixed greens
- 1 ear corn grilled and cut off the cob
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/4 red onion thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
- 1/4 cup walnuts or pecans toasted
- 1 avocado sliced optional
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Mix olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika then rub over the steak and marinate for 20 minutes.
- Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat and cook the steak for 4–5 minutes per side until medium-rare or medium.
- Remove steak from heat, rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.
- Brush corn with olive oil and grill for 8–10 minutes turning occasionally until lightly charred.
- Let corn cool and cut kernels from the cob.
- Whisk balsamic vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- In a large bowl combine mixed greens, tomatoes, red onion, grilled corn, and toasted nuts.
- Add sliced steak and sprinkle Gorgonzola cheese over the salad.
- Drizzle balsamic dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Top with avocado slices if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- Slice the steak against the grain for tender bites.
- Let the steak rest before slicing to keep juices inside.
- Add dressing just before serving to keep greens crisp.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg