Packed with juicy steak, veggies, and a flavorful Dijon balsamic dressing, this Steak Salad recipe is healthy but incredibly delicious and makes for a perfect lunch or dinner treat!

 

This easy steak salad with Dijon balsamic dressing is prepared with a beautifully pan-seared sirloin steak and a light dressing, along with romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, avocado, red onion, and cheese. A fantastic dinner with good-for-you ingredients that my other half likes to call “A Man’s Salad”. As opposed to his other favorite, Rosemary Chicken Salad, which he doesn’t have a name for, but would eat every day if he could.

I love few things more than a big green chicken salad—for instance, a salad with juicy steak and plenty of avocado and cheese on top. Bleu cheese, feta cheese, goat cheese – I’ll take them all! This is why our Steak Salad is a protein-packed main course serving an explosion of flavors. With lean protein and an abundance of salad veggies, it’s a meal that will quickly earn a spot in your regular meal rotation.

Reasons To Make This Steak Salad

• Balanced Nutrition: This Steak Salad is a perfect blend of proteins, healthy fats, and vegetables, providing a balanced, nutrient-rich meal that’s also so dang satisfying.
• Low Carb: If you’re following a low-carb or keto diet, this Steak Salad is a dream come true. It offers all the taste and satisfaction of a hearty meal without the excess carbs.
• Versatility: With the ability to switch out cheeses and veggies based on preference or dietary needs, this recipe is easily adaptable to suit different tastes or dietary restrictions.
• Quick and Easy: Despite its gourmet appeal, this salad is surprisingly quick and easy to prepare, making it perfect for a weekday meal or when you’re short on time but still want a nourishing and delicious dish.

Best Steak for A Salad

• I chose top sirloin steak for this steak salad—an excellent cut that boasts a perfect balance of lean meat and marbling. Whether seared in a pan or grilled to perfection, this cut of steak imparts an exceptional flavor and texture to our salad.
• You can also use Flank Steak. You’ll love the simplicity and deliciousness of this grilled flank steak.
• Our Pan Seared Steak is another option, especially when you want to use up those leftovers!
• A Churrasco Skirt Steak will also do the job. The skirt steak’s unique flavor profile and tenderness make it an excellent option for this salad.
• Ribeye Steak, Air Fryer T-Bone Steak, and New York Strip Steak can be added to the list, as well.

How To Make Dijon Balsamic Dressing And Marinade

Let’s start with my versatile Dijon Balsamic dressing and marinade, a key player in our Steak Salad. This delightful mixture pulls double duty: we’ll use 1/4 cup of it to marinate our steaks, giving them an extra boost of flavor, and the rest will dress our salad, adding a delicious tang to every bite.

Begin by mixing all the ingredients for the salad dressing in a mixing bowl. Whisk them together until they’re thoroughly mixed. Then, measure out 1/4 cup of this dressing to serve as a marinade for the steaks. Keep the remaining dressing set aside for later use.

Marinating And Cooking The Steaks

1. Put the steaks and 1/4 cup of marinade into a ziploc bag, seal it, and massage the marinade into the meat. Chill it for at least 20 minutes.
2. In a cast iron skillet, melt two tablespoons of butter with some smashed garlic over medium-high heat. Add the steaks to the skillet and sear until they’re cooked to your liking, usually around 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium-rare. Remove the steaks and cover them to keep them warm.

Assemble The Steak Salad

1. In a large salad bowl, arrange torn romaine lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, cubed cucumbers, thinly sliced red onions, and thinly sliced avocado. Next, slice your cooked steaks against the grain into roughly 1/4 inch thick pieces, then arrange these slices over the salad.
2. Drizzle the remaining dressing that you’ve set aside over the salad, then finish it off with a sprinkle of your chosen cheese. Now your salad is ready to serve! This recipe creates a beautifully layered and flavorful steak salad that will impress and satisfy.

Serving Suggestions

Looking for more to pair with your steak salad? Consider these tasty options:

• Grilled Potatoes In Foil: A foolproof side, whether you prefer grilling or oven-baking. This recipe will guide you to achieving a perfect baked potato every time.
• Roasted Asparagus Soup: The finest way to enjoy asparagus. This healthy side dish is cooked to perfection.
• Air Fryer Corn on the Cob: A summer must-have, perfectly cooked every time with our easy recipe.
• Crispy Smashed Potatoes: This flavorful, crispy side dish is a hit with potato lovers.

Storage

To prevent your salad from turning soggy, we suggest storing the dressing and ingredients separately until ready to serve. Ingredients can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Favorite Salad Recipes

• Bacon Crab and Avocado Salad
• Grilled Shrimp Caesar Salad
• Salmon Cobb Salad

ENJOY!