Want to be a little healthier while you enjoy a thick, juicy pan-seared steak? Instead of french fries or mashed potatoes, serve that steak in a delicious steak salad. Or feel free to have those french fries on the side, nobody here is judging! Steak salad is packed with veggies, but it’s certainly not boring. A tasty homemade dressing and crumbled feta make it amazingly tasty. Looking for more protein-packed salad options? Try my Chicken Ceasar Salad or a delicious Shrimp Cobb Salad next.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Ingredients In This Steak Salad
Here’s what you need to make the best steak salad: Complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
Steak: Because we aren’t using steak as a main course here, we can get away with using just one steak for four servings! Make sure you choose one that is large, around 1 ¼ lb. I always prefer a nicely marbled ribeye, but you can also use sirloin, strip, or flank steak. You’ll also need cooking oil and butter if you’ll be searing the steak for this beef salad recipe. Veggies: Start with salad mix, then add sliced cucumbers, diced avocado, cherry tomatoes, and thinly sliced red onion. Steak Salad Dressing: Mix up the dressing ahead of time if you want to. It’s a simple combination of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, whole-grain mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper.
How To Make The Best Steak Salad
How To Make a Grilled Steak Salad
Follow the instructions above, but cook the steak on the grill rather than on the stove. To Grill a Steak: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Brush oil over the steak and season it with salt and pepper. Add the steak to the grill and reduce the heat to medium. Grill for 3-4 minutes per side or until it reaches the desired temperature. You can also make steak in the air fryer to add to your steak salad!
Recipe Tips
Go see my post about how to make the perfect pan-seared steak if you need more details about the process. When shopping for steak, look for one that is over an inch thick. They are easier to cook this way, particularly if you want the steak to be on the rare side. Instead of feta cheese, try crumbled blue cheese or goat cheese. When serving steak on a salad, it’s best to slice it thin. I aim for ¼ to ⅓ of an inch.
What Temperature To Cook Steak To
The USDA recommends cooking steaks to at least 145°F/63°C for food safety reasons. Aside from that, here are the temperatures you should aim for, depending on how you like your steak cooked:
Rare: 120 to 130°F or 49 to 54°C Medium Rare: 130 to 135°F or 54 to 57°C Medium: 135 to 145°F or 57 to 63°C Medium Well: 145 to 155°F or 63 to 68°C Well Done: 155+ °F or 68+°C
Remember that the temperature of the meat will raise 5-10 degrees while it’s resting! Learn more about using a kitchen thermometer to check the temperature of food! It truly is the most used tool in my kitchen.
Storing Tips
Salads like this one don’t make very good leftovers, so I suggest eating your steak salad right after dressing it. If you want to, you can cook the steak and keep it in the fridge for up to 4 days. Slice it and add it to the salad cold. Steak Salad is one of my favorite ways to enjoy a perfectly cooked steak, and I know you’ll love it too! This delicious and healthy salad is perfect for meal prepping, a filling lunch, or a light dinner, so be sure to Pin it for later! © Little Sunny Kitchen
