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Balsamic Steak Salad Recipe

2018-06-11 by Samantha
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Juicy steak slices, grilled vegetables, crumbled blue cheese, and a balsamic dressing make this steak salad recipe perfect for summer. Possibly a great meal for celebrating Dad this Father's Day!  via @mykitchenloveJuicy steak slices, grilled vegetables, crumbled blue cheese, and a balsamic dressing make this steak salad recipe perfect for summer. Possibly a great meal for celebrating Dad this Father's Day!  via @mykitchenlove

Juicy steak slices, grilled vegetables, crumbled blue cheese, and a balsamic dressing make this steak salad recipe perfect for summer. Possibly a great meal for celebrating Dad! 

Balsamic Steak Salad on a white plate with a steak knife and fork.

This steak salad recipe is definitely my preferred way to serve dinner during the summer months. It’s an easy meal idea that can be adapted to suit anyone’s preferences.

The best of this season’s vegetables are heightened by a balsamic reduction drizzle which compliments the steak to perfection. The steak I used in the photos is a Flat Iron cut, which is very similar to Flank Steak, Skirt Steak, and Hanger Steak, although the last one can be difficult to find outside of a speciality butcher.

Steak (sliced), with lots of grilled vegetables, pickled radishes, and blue cheese on a plate.

Best way to season a steak:

Kosher salt and ground black pepper. A heavy layer of both on both sides of the steak is truly all that is needed.

Why kosher salt? Kosher salt is a medium salt that isn’t too salty. You won’t get that salty punch in the face from kosher salt that you can get from sea salt, but it subtly enhances the meat’s flavour.

Kosher salt is the only salt I use for beef, pork, and chicken. I love sea salt with seafood (again enhances the salty sea flavour), but kosher is my go to for meat proteins.

Balsamic Steak Salad on a white plate with a steak knife and fork.

What sides go with steak:

I’m a huge believer in that potatoes and steak are the dream team. A tasty marriage that still lets the steak shine. Here I’ve seasoned the potatoes, but only lightly so that they still go with the steak and the balsamic reduction.

Some of our favourite sides to go with steak are asparagus, onions, potatoes, French fries, salads (most green vegetables), and herb focused sauces like chimichurri and cilantro fish sauce vinaigrette. Blue cheese, garlic butter, and fried mushrooms also go incredibly well with steak.

This Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Chimichurri is CRAZY GOOD with steak, as are these Polenta Fries and these Herby Mini Hasselback Potatoes. YUM!

Balsamic Steak Salad on a white plate with a steak knife and fork. More of our favourite steak recipes:

  • Steak Tacos
  • Chimichurri Steak
  • Beef Strip Loin Stroganoff
  • Epic Rib Eye Steak
  • Surf-n-Turf BBQ Board
Steak (sliced), with lots of grilled vegetables, pickled radishes, and blue cheese on a plate.

This technically has a “cheat” salad dressing in the sense that I buy balsamic reduction for drizzling on dishes just like this one. I find the reduction is thicker and balances out the meaty beef nicely.

If I was to ever make my own balsamic reduction, this recipe peaked my interest although I have yet to try it myself.

5 from 3 votes
Steak (sliced), with lots of grilled vegetables, pickled radishes, and blue cheese on a plate.
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Balsamic Steak Salad
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Resting Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
 

 Juicy steak slices, grilled vegetables, crumbles blue cheese, and a balsamic dressing make this steak recipe perfect for summer. And celebrating Dad! 

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: salad, steak
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 599 kcal
Author: Samantha
Ingredients
Roasted Potatoes:
  • 2 lbs new or baby potatoes, halved or quartered if larger
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp sweet smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
Steak:
  • 1-1.5 lbs flank steak (or flat iron or skirt steak)
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp fresh ground black pepper
Grilled Vegetables:
  • 1/2 lbs sliced mushrooms, cremini or button
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 lbs (454 grams) asparagus, trimmed
Balsamic Dressing:
  • 2-4 tbsp balsamic reduction
Garnishes:
  • 1/4 lbs blue cheese in small pieces (I used a creamy light blue cheese)
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives
  • 1/2 pint cherry tomatoes
US Customary – Metric
Instructions
  1. Preheat grill to high. 

  2. Place potatoes, olive oil, garlic powder, sweet smoked paprika, and salt in two layer of foil. Fold foil so package is well sealed. Place on grill and cook for 20-30 minutes, flipping once, until potatoes are soft and cooked through. 

    Reduce grill heat to medium and close lid. 

  3. Place mushrooms, butter, salt, pepper, and garlic two layer of foil. Fold foil so package is well sealed. Place on grill and cook for 25-30 minutes, flipping once, until mushrooms are browned and cooked. 

  4. Season steak with salt and pepper. 

    Add steak and asparagus to the grill with 10 minutes out for potatoes and mushrooms. Cook for 3-5 minutes (the closer to 1″ thick pieces will require the longer cooking) per side, flipping once for medium rare (deduct time for rare and add time for well done). 

  5. Remove steak from grill and let rest for 3-5 minutes before slicing against the grain into strips. 

  6. Serve steak with potatoes and mushrooms, drizzled with balsamic reduction and serve with garnishes (blue cheese, chopped chives, and tomatoes). 

Nutrition Facts
Balsamic Steak Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 599 Calories from Fat 225
% Daily Value*
Fat 25g38%
Saturated Fat 9g56%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 12g
Cholesterol 90mg30%
Sodium 1875mg82%
Potassium 2036mg58%
Carbohydrates 56g19%
Fiber 9g38%
Sugar 9g10%
Protein 41g82%
Vitamin A 2279IU46%
Vitamin C 66mg80%
Calcium 256mg26%
Iron 7mg39%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Enjoy! xo

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Mom of twins, a singleton, and wife to a hungry husband. The food demands that surround me, have pushed me to lead our food life more simply, nutritiously, and deliciously. It’s a good day when family, friends, and food intersect.

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