This hearty grilled steak salad is the ultimate summer dinner, combining tender, spice-rubbed flank steak with a refreshing mix of romaine and radicchio. The dish balances rich, smoky beef with bright, acidic notes from red wine vinegar and Dijon mustard, while crumbled blue cheese adds a sharp, creamy finish. Topped with sweet grilled red onions and juicy plum tomatoes, every bite offers a perfect contrast of textures and temperatures. It’s a satisfying, restaurant-quality meal that comes together quickly, making it ideal for warm evenings or when you want a robust, flavorful salad that doubles as a complete main course.
Grilled Steak Salad With Blue Cheese
Description
This hearty grilled steak salad is the ultimate summer dinner, combining tender, spice-rubbed flank steak with a refreshing mix of romaine and radicchio. The dish balances rich, smoky beef with bright, acidic notes from red wine vinegar and Dijon mustard, while crumbled blue cheese adds a sharp, creamy finish. Topped with sweet grilled red onions and juicy plum tomatoes, every bite offers a perfect contrast of textures and temperatures. It's a satisfying, restaurant-quality meal that comes together quickly, making it ideal for warm evenings or when you want a robust, flavorful salad that doubles as a complete main course.Ingredients
Directions
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In a small bowl, combine cumin seeds, coriander seeds, chili powder, minced garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and black pepper to create the steak rub.
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Pat the flank steak dry with paper towels and rub the spice mixture evenly over both sides. Let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes.
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Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat and lightly coat with nonstick cooking spray.
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Place the steak on the grill and cook for 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare, or until desired doneness is reached.
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While the steak cooks, toss sliced red onions and halved plum tomatoes with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and a pinch of salt. Grill for 3-4 minutes until charred but still crisp.
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Remove steak from the grill and let it rest on a cutting board for 10 minutes before slicing against the grain into thin strips.
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In a small jar, whisk together remaining olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and remaining salt and pepper to make the vinaigrette.
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Wash and chop the romaine and radicchio lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place in a large serving bowl.
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Add the grilled onions and tomatoes to the greens, then top with the sliced steak.
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Crumble half of the blue cheese over the salad and drizzle with the vinaigrette just before serving.
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Serve immediately with the remaining blue cheese and grilled Italian bread on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 10 servings
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 902.2kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 67.1g104%
- Saturated Fat 19.5g98%
- Cholesterol 186.1mg63%
- Sodium 204.2mg9%
- Total Carbohydrate 3.3g2%
- Dietary Fiber 1.5g6%
- Sugars 0.2g
- Protein 66.7g134%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.