Steakhouse Recipe
Add Chicken +8 or Shrimp +9. Add Steak or Salmon* +14. 8 oz. USDA Choice Flat Iron steak*, chopped lettuces, tomatoes, red onion, walnuts, cranberries, warm bacon, gorgonzola crumbles. House made gorgonzola dressing.
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Ingredients
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Meats
Salad Base
Dressing
Toppings
Method
Steak Preparation
- 1
Cook the Steak
Season the 8 oz. flat iron steak with salt and black pepper. Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat and cook the steak for about 4-5 minutes on each side for medium-rare, or until your desired doneness. Remove from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes before chopping into bite-sized pieces.
Salad Assembly
- 2
Prepare the Salad Base
In a large bowl, combine 4 cups of chopped lettuces, diced tomatoes, and thinly sliced red onion. Add 0.5 cups of walnuts and 0.5 cups of cranberries, mixing them gently to combine.
- 3
Cook the Bacon
In a skillet, cook 4 slices of bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and let drain on paper towels, then crumble into pieces.
- 4
Add the Steak
Once the steak has rested and been chopped, add it to the salad mixture along with the crumbled bacon.
Dressing Preparation
- 5
Make the Gorgonzola Dressing
In a mixing bowl, whisk together 0.75 cups of gorgonzola cheese, 0.5 cups of mayonnaise, 0.25 cups of buttermilk, 2 tablespoons of white wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Adjust seasoning as necessary.
Final Assembly
- 6
Serve the Salad
Drizzle the gorgonzola dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat. Serve immediately with additional gorgonzola cheese if desired.
