{"id":81045,"date":"2018-01-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-09T00:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/balsamic-steak-salad\/"},"modified":"2025-01-30T10:21:50","modified_gmt":"2025-01-30T16:21:50","slug":"balsamic-steak-salad","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/balsamic-steak-salad\/","title":{"rendered":"Steak Salad"},"content":{"rendered":"
There’s no rule that says a filling, hearty meal has to be heavy. As far as high-protein meals<\/a> go, our steak salad will sate even the hungriest appetites without losing a smidge of flavor. The robust green salad features an array of creamy, crunchy, sweet and tart toppings, making for a restaurant-worthy meal<\/a>.<\/p>\n The star of this salad is a perfectly cooked steak, which can be grilled, seared on the stovetop or cooked under the broiler. The most important part of cooking steak is choosing the right cut for any or all of those preparations. There are several types of steak<\/a> at your local butcher or grocery store, from lean filet mignon to New York strip. But cooking the right cut the right way\u2014and following our tips on how to cook steak<\/a>\u2014will ensure a perfect steak every time.<\/p>\n For the dressing, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice, thyme, salt and pepper.<\/p>\n Place the steak and 1\/4 cup dressing in a shallow dish and turn to coat the steak with the marinade. Refrigerate for eight hours or overnight. Reserve the remaining dressing: Simply cover and refrigerate it until serving time.<\/p>\n When ready to cook the steak, drain the beef and discard the marinade. Grill the steak, covered, over medium heat. You can also broil it in a pan set 4 inches from the heat source. Cook the meat until it reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare steak<\/a>, a thermometer should read 135\u00b0F; for medium, 140\u00b0). That will take about six to eight minutes per side, depending on how thick it is. Let the steak stand for 5 minutes before slicing.<\/p>\n To serve, divide salad greens among four plates. Top with the sliced steak, tomatoes, radishes and avocado; sprinkle with cranberries and, if desired, cheese and pepper. Serve with the reserved dressing.<\/p>\n Editor’s Tip<\/em>: You can also dress the greens before plating the salad. Simply toss the greens in a large bowl with your desired amount of dressing until evenly coated. Plate the greens with the tomatoes, radishes and avocado, then sprinkle with cranberries and top with sliced steak.<\/p>\n Once assembled and dressed, salad leaves don’t keep very well; they’ll get soggy. Undressed lettuce should be dried well and stored in a sealed bag or container in the refrigerator, where it will keep for a few days until it begins to wilt or brown. Leftover dressing should be kept in a jar or tightly covered container in the refrigerator, where it will keep for about a week; shake it well before using it again. Leftover cooked steak should be kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will keep for up to four days.<\/p>\n Most parts of this steak salad don’t freeze well, including the dressed salad, raw lettuce leaves and marinade. However, you can freeze the cooked steak. Wrap each piece of steak tightly in storage wrap or foil, then seal it in an airtight freezer bag. The steak will keep for up to three months. Defrost the steak in the refrigerator overnight. Enjoy the steak cold as a sandwich or salad topper, or gently reheat the steak<\/a> on low in or on top of the oven to preserve the juiciness.<\/p>\n Making juicy steak starts at the store. When shopping for the best steaks for grilling<\/a>, look for a well-marbled steak, which will have plenty of flavor and juiciness. Other tips for a perfectly cooked steak: Don’t cook cold steak straight from the refrigerator; let it lose its chill before cooking. Be sure to allow the steak to sit a few moments after cooking before you slice, so the juices have time to be locked in.<\/p>\n Two things tend to make salad leaves soggy. First, putting on the dressing too soon\u2014try to toss the salad just before eating it. Second, setting hot steak directly onto cold lettuce can make it wilt. Give the steak a few moments to sit before slicing so it’s not searing hot. You can also use hearty greens such as kale and frisee, which don’t wilt as easily. Try our favorite green salads<\/a> for more inspiration.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" This classic steak salad recipe features a perfectly cooked, well-seasoned steak atop a hearty mix of greens and toppings. 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I only marinate the steak for about 2 hours but it still tenderises it and still tastes delicious. Thanks for such a great recipe.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-01-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"LeslieRenaud Kuther","givenName":"LeslieRenaud","familyName":"Kuther"},"reviewBody":"A really wonderful combination of flavors. Loved it! We will make it again and again. Thank you for sharing!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-01-30","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"honey25"},"reviewBody":"This recipe offers a delicious combination of flavors and is easy. 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Directions<\/h2>\n
Step 1: Set up the marinade<\/h3>\n
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Step 2: Cook the steak<\/h3>\n
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Step 3: Assemble the salads<\/h3>\n
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How to Store Steak Salad<\/h2>\n
Can you freeze steak salad?<\/h3>\n
Steak Salad Tips<\/h2>\n
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How do I keep steak juicy?<\/h3>\n
How can I keep steak salad from getting soggy?<\/h3>\n
Steak Salad Tips<\/h2>\r\n\r\n
How do I keep steak juicy?<\/h3>\r\nTo keep steak juicy and tender, we recommend picking out a steak that is well-marbled like tenderloin, New York strip steak or any of these other steaks for grilling<\/a>. They may be more expensive, but the flavor will be well worth it. Be sure to follow these other helpful tips for cooking steak<\/a> and our foolproof guide for how to grill steak<\/a>.\r\n\r\n
What is the best salad to go with steak?<\/h3>\r\nAll salad leaves taste delicious with steak. We recommend arugula, mixed greens or romaine for this steak salad recipe. Other types of lettuce<\/a> can work well, too.\r\n\r\n
What toppings can I add to this steak salad recipe?<\/h3>\r\nWe recommend trying healthy salad toppings<\/a> like toasted almonds or walnute. Read up on these salad tips<\/a> to learn how to make a restaurant-quality salad at home.","Metadescription":null,"DigitalHeadnotes":"My husband loves blue cheese and I like a hearty salad that eats like a meal, so I put the two things together to make this steak salad recipe. The sweet-tartness of dried cranberries pairs deliciously with the cheese, creamy avocado and balsamic vinegar. It's irresistible! \u2014Marla Clark, Albuquerque, New Mexico","FreezerDirections":"","FreezerDirectionsTitle":"","HTMLTitle":null,"RecipeVersionNumber":null,"WorkflowStatusId":9,"Directions":[{"Direction":"For dressing, whisk together first 6 ingredients. Place steak and 1\/4 cup dressing in a shallow dish; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight. Reserve remaining dressing; cover and refrigerate until serving.","SequenceNo":1},{"Direction":" Drain beef, discarding marinade. Grill steak, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135\u00b0; medium, 140\u00b0; medium-well, 145\u00b0), 6-8 minutes per side. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing.","SequenceNo":2},{"Direction":" To serve, divide salad greens among 4 plates. Top with steak, tomatoes, radishes and avocado; sprinkle with cranberries and, if desired, cheese and pepper. Serve with reserved dressing.","SequenceNo":3}],"RecipeTaxonomies":{"Budget":[],"CookingStyle":[],"Course":[{"Name":"Course","ID":0},{"Name":"Beef Salads","ID":94882},{"Name":"Green Salad Recipes","ID":94926},{"Name":"Main Dish Salad Recipes","ID":94942},{"Name":"Salads","ID":94286}],"Cuisine":[],"HealthyEating":[{"Name":"Healthy Eating","ID":0},{"Name":"Diabetic Recipes","ID":105232},{"Name":"Diabetic Salad Recipes","ID":105300},{"Name":"Low Carb Recipes","ID":105168},{"Name":"Low Carb Salads","ID":105240}],"HolidaysAndCelebrations":[{"Name":"Holiday & Celebration Recipes","ID":0},{"Name":"Baby Shower Recipes","ID":104174},{"Name":"Bridal Shower Recipes","ID":104186},{"Name":"Father's Day Recipes","ID":104282},{"Name":"Father's Day Salad Recipes","ID":104298}],"Ingredients":[{"Name":"Ingredients","ID":0},{"Name":"BBQ Beef Recipes","ID":100581},{"Name":"Beef Recipes","ID":100413},{"Name":"Citrus Fruits","ID":102001},{"Name":"Cranberry Recipes","ID":100505},{"Name":"Cranberry Salad Recipes","ID":101141},{"Name":"Dried Cranberry Recipes","ID":100509},{"Name":"Quick Beef Dinner Recipes","ID":100433},{"Name":"Salad Greens","ID":102033},{"Name":"Steak Recipes","ID":100589}],"Kids":[],"PartnerRecipes":[],"Publications":[],"WinningRecipes":[],"Tags":[{"Name":"Cooking Style","ID":304328},{"Name":"Easy","ID":304338},{"Name":"Make-Ahead","ID":304348},{"Name":"Quick","ID":304350},{"Name":"Dishes & Beverages","ID":305487},{"Name":"BBQ","ID":305511},{"Name":"Garden Salads","ID":306600},{"Name":"Salad Dressings","ID":306625},{"Name":"Salads","ID":306571},{"Name":"Gear","ID":303966},{"Name":"Appliances","ID":304032},{"Name":"Gas Grill","ID":304041},{"Name":"Health & Wellness","ID":304988},{"Name":"Diabetic","ID":304998},{"Name":"Healthy Eating","ID":305004},{"Name":"Ingredients","ID":306848},{"Name":"Beef","ID":307308},{"Name":"Meat & Poultry","ID":307307},{"Name":"Steaks","ID":307325},{"Name":"Vegetables","ID":307614},{"Name":"Meal Types","ID":304268},{"Name":"Lunch","ID":304297},{"Name":"Techniques","ID":304150},{"Name":"Grilling","ID":304185},{"Name":"Marinating","ID":304188},{"Name":"Recipes","ID":324623}]},"ContributorTypeId":16,"NutritionalAnalyisParagraph":"1 serving: 321 calories, 22g fat (5g saturated fat), 55mg cholesterol, 221mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 4g fiber), 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges<\/b>: 3 fat, 2 vegetable, 2 lean meat.","NoOfRatings":8,"GoogleImage16x9":"https:\/\/cdn3.tmbi.com\/toh\/GoogleImages\/Balsamic-Steak-Salad_EXPS_FT24_174202_EC_020724_3.jpg","GoogleImage4x3":"https:\/\/cdn3.tmbi.com\/toh\/GoogleImagesPostCard\/Balsamic-Steak-Salad_EXPS_FT24_174202_EC_020724_3.jpg","DefaultImageYn":false,"NativeRecipeTemplate":false,"IsMsn":false,"PinterestImage":"","CarouselImages":[],"SponsorLogoImage":"","SponsorID":"","GlobalCookingTips":[],"RecipeSpecificCookingTips":[{"TipType":"Test Kitchen Tips (Q&A)","TipTitle":"","TipText":"
Steak Salad Tips<\/h2>
How do I keep steak juicy?<\/h3> To keep steak juicy and tender, we recommend picking out a steak that is well-marbled like tenderloin, New York strip steak or any of these other steaks for grilling<\/a>. They may be more expensive, but the flavor will be well worth it. Be sure to follow these other helpful tips for cooking steak<\/a> and our foolproof guide for how to grill steak<\/a>.
What is the best salad to go with steak?<\/h3> All salad leaves taste delicious with steak. We recommend arugula, mixed greens or romaine for this steak salad recipe. Other types of lettuce<\/a> can work well, too.
What toppings can I add to this steak salad recipe?<\/h3> We recommend trying healthy salad toppings<\/a> like toasted almonds or walnute. Read up on these salad tips<\/a> to learn how to make a restaurant-quality salad at home."}]},"breadcrumb":[{"term_id":310796,"name":"Dishes & Beverages","slug":"dishes-beverages","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310731,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Wondering what to make? We've got recipes for any dish and beverage you're craving, from easy dinners to rich chocolate cakes and everything in between.","parent":309177,"count":43222,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/"},{"term_id":312458,"name":"Salads","slug":"salads","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":312393,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Don't think you like salads? Think again. Try one of our delicious recipes for potato, pasta, lettuce, rice and a whole bunch of other salad varieties.","parent":310796,"count":4156,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/salads\/"},{"term_id":312469,"name":"Beef Salads","slug":"beef-salads","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":312404,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Looking for recipes for beef salads? Taste Recipes has the best beef salads recipes from real cooks like you, featuring reviews, ratings, how-to videos and tips.","parent":312458,"count":77,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/salads\/beef-salads\/"}],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Balsamic Steak Salad"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n