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Fresh Grilled Steak and Avocado Cobb Salad

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A fresh and satisfying salad featuring smoky grilled steak, creamy avocado, and a tangy homemade ranch dressing. Perfect for summer meals and easy to prepare in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz flank or skirt steak (well-marbled cut)
  • 1 ripe avocado, sliced
  • 4 cups mixed greens (romaine, baby spinach, arugula)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 3 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
  • 4 strips cooked bacon, crumbled
  • 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese or feta (optional)
  • 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Marinate the steak: In a medium bowl, combine olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss steak in marinade, coat evenly, cover, and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes, ideally up to 1 hour.
  2. Prep the dressing: Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, dried dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Adjust seasoning and consistency as needed. Chill until ready to serve.
  3. Cook the steak: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Remove steak from marinade and let excess drip off. Grill steak 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare or longer to desired doneness. Use a meat thermometer if available.
  4. Rest the steak: Transfer steak to cutting board, tent with foil, and let rest for 5-10 minutes to redistribute juices.
  5. Prepare salad base: Arrange mixed greens on serving platter or plates. Distribute cherry tomatoes, cucumber, crumbled bacon, sliced eggs, and blue cheese evenly over greens.
  6. Slice steak and avocado: Slice steak thinly against the grain and arrange over salad. Peel and slice avocado just before serving and fan slices on top.
  7. Dress and serve: Drizzle creamy ranch dressing over salad or serve on the side. Toss gently if desired or leave arranged for presentation.

Notes

Let steak come to room temperature before marinating. Pat steak dry before grilling for better crust. Rest steak after grilling to keep it juicy. Slice avocado last to prevent browning. Homemade ranch dressing tastes best after chilling for an hour. Adjust salt carefully due to bacon and cheese. Use lemon juice to slow avocado browning.

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Keywords: grilled steak salad, avocado salad, cobb salad, summer salad, homemade ranch dressing, easy dinner, healthy salad

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