Steak Salad Recipe
Marinated & grilled pub steak, mixed greens, avocado, tomatoes, apples, blue cheese, jalapeno cilantro lime vinaigrette.
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Ingredients
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Steak & Marinade
Jalapeño Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette
Salad
Method
Steak & Marinade
- 1
Make the marinade
In a shallow dish or zip-top bag combine 2 tbs olive oil, 1 tbs Worcestershire, 1 tbs soy sauce, 1 tbs fresh lime juice, minced garlic, 1 tsp kosher salt and 1 tsp black pepper. Whisk or shake until combined.
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Preheat and grill/pan-sear
Heat a grill or heavy cast-iron skillet to high (grill ~450–500°F / skillet until smoking hot). Brush any excess marinade off the steak and lightly oil the grill grates or pan. For a 2–2.5 cm (3/4–1 inch) steak cook about 4–5 minutes per side for medium-rare (internal 130–135°F / 54–57°C); adjust time for thickness and preferred doneness.
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Rest and slice
Transfer steak to a cutting board and let rest uncovered for 8–10 minutes. Slice thinly across the grain into bite-sized strips for the salad.
Jalapeño Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette
- 5
Prepare the vinaigrette
In a blender or food processor combine 1 whole seeded jalapeño, 0.5 cup packed chopped cilantro, 60 ml fresh lime juice, 1 tbs honey and 1 tsp Dijon mustard. Pulse until roughly blended. With the motor running, slowly stream in 80 ml olive oil until emulsified. Season to taste with 0.5 tsp kosher salt and 0.25 tsp black pepper. Taste and adjust honey, lime or salt as needed. Keep chilled until assembly.
Salad
- 6
Prep produce
Halve 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes. Thinly slice 1 apple and toss the slices immediately with 1 tsp lime or lemon juice to prevent browning. Halve and slice 2 avocados just before assembly so they remain bright.
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Assemble greens
Place 6 cups mixed salad greens in a large bowl or divide among 4 plates.
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Add toppings and steak
Arrange apple slices, halved cherry tomatoes and avocado slices over the dressed greens. Sprinkle 0.75 cup crumbled blue cheese evenly across the salads. Top each salad with an even portion of the sliced rested steak.
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