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Grilled Steak Salad with Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing Recipe

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  • Author: Mary & Susan
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings

Description

This Grilled Steak Salad with Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing is a quick and flavorful meal perfect for a nutritious lunch or dinner. Featuring tender flat iron steak seasoned and grilled to medium rare, served atop fresh butter lettuce, cherry tomatoes, avocado, and chives, it’s finished with a rich homemade blue cheese dressing for an indulgent yet balanced salad experience.

Ingredients

Steak and Seasoning

  • 12 oz flat iron steak
  • 2 teaspoons steak seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon avocado oil (or other high heat oil)

Salad

  • 5 oz sturdy lettuce (butter lettuce, romaine)
  • 1/2 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 small avocado, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped chives

Dressing

  • 1/3 cup homemade blue cheese dressing

Seasoning to Taste

  • Flakey sea salt
  • Fresh cracked black pepper

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Steak: Remove the steak from the refrigerator and season both sides generously with steak seasoning. Rub in the avocado oil to evenly coat the meat. Allow the steak to sit at room temperature while you preheat the grill and prepare other salad ingredients.
  2. Grill the Steak: Once the grill is hot, place the steak on the grill and cook for 2-4 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 125-130°F for medium rare. Remove the steak from the grill and transfer to a cutting board. Tent loosely with foil and let rest for 5-10 minutes to retain juices.
  3. Prepare the Salad Base: While the steak is resting, arrange the washed and dried sturdy lettuce on a large serving platter. Evenly distribute the halved cherry tomatoes, sliced avocado, and chopped chives over the greens.
  4. Slice the Steak: After resting, slice the steak thinly against the grain to ensure tenderness. Lay the sliced steak atop the prepared salad. Season with flaky sea salt and fresh cracked black pepper to enhance the flavors.
  5. Serve: Immediately serve the salad with the homemade blue cheese dressing drizzled on the side or over the salad as preferred. Enjoy this fresh, hearty grilled steak salad while the steak is warm.

Notes

  • Allowing the steak to rest after grilling is crucial for juicy, tender meat.
  • Use a meat thermometer for accurate doneness; 125-130°F is ideal for medium rare.
  • Feel free to substitute lettuce types based on preference but choose sturdy greens to hold the steak and toppings well.
  • The creamy blue cheese dressing can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
  • Adjust seasoning and dressing quantity to taste for personalized flavor balance.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: American

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