Description
This Grilled Balsamic Steak Salad is a bold, satisfying dish loaded with juicy grilled steak, smoky corn, creamy gorgonzola, and crisp greens, all tossed in a tangy balsamic dressing. Perfect for an easy gourmet lunch or a fresh, hearty dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Steak:
- 1 lb flank steak (or ribeye or sirloin)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
For the Salad:
- 6 cups mixed greens (arugula, spinach, or romaine)
- 1 ear corn, grilled and cut off the cob
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
- ⅓ cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
- ¼ cup walnuts or pecans, toasted
- 1 avocado, sliced (optional)
For the Dressing:
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Rub over the steak and let sit for 15–20 minutes.
- Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook steak for 4–5 minutes per side until desired doneness. Rest for 5 minutes, then slice against the grain.
- Brush corn with olive oil and grill for 8–10 minutes until lightly charred. Let cool and cut kernels off the cob.
- In a bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- In a large bowl, combine greens, tomatoes, red onion, grilled corn, and nuts.
- Top with sliced steak and Gorgonzola cheese.
- Drizzle with dressing, toss gently, and garnish with avocado if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
Letting the steak rest keeps it juicy and tender.
Slice steak against the grain for the best texture.
Don’t overdress the salad—start light and add more if needed.
You can boil corn instead of grilling if short on time.
Swap Gorgonzola with feta or goat cheese if preferred.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad, Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg