Jul 14 2026
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Steak Salad Recipe

Inspired by The Stamford Diner
Time1h
Serves4

Sliced skirt steak, iceberg, tomatoes, avocado, roast corn, black beans, peppers and house dressing.

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Ingredients

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Protein

Vegetables

Legumes

Dressing

Method

Preparation of the Steak

  1. 1

    Season the Skirt Steak

    Sprinkle the skirt steak with salt and black pepper on both sides. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes at room temperature.

  2. 2

    Cook the Steak

    Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the skirt steak for about 4-5 minutes on each side for medium-rare, or to your desired doneness. Remove from heat and let it rest for 10 minutes.

  3. 3

    Slice the Steak

    After resting, slice the steak against the grain into thin strips.

Salad Assembly

  1. 4

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Chop the iceberg lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Dice the tomatoes and avocado, and slice the bell pepper into thin strips.

  2. 5

    Combine Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine the chopped iceberg lettuce, diced tomatoes, diced avocado, roasted corn, black beans, and sliced bell pepper.

Dressing Preparation

  1. 6

    Make the Dressing

    In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

  2. 7

    Dress the Salad

    Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.

Serving

  1. 8

    Serve the Salad

    Place the sliced steak on top of the salad and serve immediately.

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