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Steak Salad with Garlic Balsamic Dressing
Youssef Hb

Steak Salad with Garlic Balsamic Dressing

A vibrant steak salad featuring tender grilled ribeye, garlic balsamic dressing, peppery arugula, and creamy blue cheese. Ready in 30 minutes with minimal effort.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Cuisine: Modern American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Garlic Balsamic Dressing:
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • Salad Base:
  • 1 red onion (1/2" slices)
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • Protein:
  • 1 1/4 lb ribeye steak
  • Veggies & Greens:
  • 5 oz arugula/spinach
  • 1 avocado
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • Cheese:
  • 4 oz blue cheese
  • Garnish:
  • Fresh basil leaves

Method
 

  1. Make the Dressing:
  2. Heat olive oil in saucepan over medium heat. Sauté garlic until fragrant (5-7 minutes)
  3. Transfer to blender with vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper. Blend until silky smooth
  4. Store in jar up to 1 week (dressing intensifies with age)
  5. Grill Ingredients:
  6. Preheat grill to high heat. Brush onions with oil and season with salt
  7. Season steak generously with salt and pepper. Sear for 6 minutes per side for medium-rare
  8. Rest steak 5 minutes, then slice against grain into strips
  9. Assemble Salad:
  10. On platter, arrange greens as base
  11. Top with grilled onions, cherry tomatoes, avocado slices, blue cheese crumbles, and steak
  12. Drizzle large spoonfuls of chilled dressing evenly across surface. Garnish with basil leaves

Notes

Chill dressing at least 30 minutes before use for better emulsification
Use stainless steel meat mallet to tenderize steak instead of pork-blade hammer
Add crusted bread if desired to soak up dressing
Dressing pairs well with grilled zucchini or bell peppers