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Flavorful Grilled Steak Salad Recipe with Blue Cheese and Balsamic Glaze for Perfect Summer Meals

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A quick and easy grilled steak salad featuring smoky steak, creamy blue cheese, and a sweet balsamic glaze, perfect for light yet satisfying summer meals.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb flank or skirt steak (well-marbled for flavor)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
  • 6 cups mixed salad greens (baby arugula, spinach, romaine)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ½ red onion, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup crumbled blue cheese
  • ½ cup toasted walnuts or pecans (optional)
  • ½ cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar or honey

Instructions

  1. Prepare the balsamic glaze: In a small saucepan, combine ½ cup balsamic vinegar and 1 tablespoon brown sugar or honey. Heat over medium, stirring occasionally until it simmers. Reduce heat to low and let it gently bubble until thickened, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
  2. Season the steak: Pat steak dry. Drizzle with olive oil, then season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder if using. Rub evenly on both sides. Let rest at room temperature while grill heats.
  3. Preheat grill or grill pan on medium-high heat until hot.
  4. Grill steak for 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare, aiming for an internal temperature of 130°F (54°C). Use tongs to flip.
  5. Rest steak on a plate loosely covered with foil for 10 minutes.
  6. Prepare salad base: Rinse and dry greens. Slice cherry tomatoes and red onion (soak onion in cold water for 5 minutes if desired). Toast nuts lightly if using.
  7. Slice steak thinly against the grain.
  8. Assemble salad: Toss greens, tomatoes, onions, and nuts in a large bowl. Top with sliced steak and sprinkle with blue cheese.
  9. Drizzle cooled balsamic glaze over salad just before serving.

Notes

If glaze becomes too thick, stir in a teaspoon of warm water to loosen. Use a meat thermometer to check steak doneness. Rest steak before slicing to keep it juicy. Cut steak against the grain for tenderness. If no grill is available, use a cast-iron skillet or broiler for searing.

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Keywords: grilled steak salad, blue cheese salad, balsamic glaze, summer salad, easy steak recipe, healthy salad, low-carb salad, gluten-free salad

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