Steak Salad Recipes Balsamic Vinaigrette

BALSAMIC STEAK SALAD

Steps:

• For dressing, whisk together first six ingredients. Place steak and 1/4 cup dressing in a resealable plastic bag; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight. Reserve remaining dressing; cover and refrigerate until serving., Drain beef, discarding marinade. Grill steak, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 160°), 6-8 minutes per side. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing., To serve, divide salad greens among four plates. Top with steak, tomatoes, radishes and avocado; sprinkle with cranberries and, if desired, cheese and pepper. Serve with reserved dressing.

FLAT IRON STEAK WITH BALSAMIC REDUCTION

Steps:

• Brush steak with olive oil, then press into ground peppercorns and season with salt; set aside. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add flat iron, and cook to desired degree of doneness, about 4 minutes per side for medium-rare.
• Once the steak has finished cooking, remove to a plate and keep warm. Stir the minced garlic into the skillet, and cook over medium heat until the garlic begins to brown around the edges, about 1 minute. Pour in the balsamic vinegar, increase heat to medium-high, and simmer until the vinegar has reduced by half.
• Thinly slice the flat iron steak across the grain, and arrange on a serving platter. Pour the reduced balsamic overtop, and sprinkle with chopped parsley to serve.

OUR FAVORITE BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Combine the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, shallot, garlic, salt, and black pepper together in a glass jar with a lid. Replace lid on the jar and shake vigorously until thoroughly combined.

BEST STEAK SALAD WITH CREAMY BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Take the steak out of your fridge and evenly coat both sides with the salt and pepper. Add all the salad ingredients to a salad bowl.
• Heat a cast iron or heavy-bottomed pan over high heat. Drizzle the avocado oil over both sides of the steak. When the pan starts to smoke, add the steak and let it cook undisturbed for 2 minutes. Flip the steak over and let it cook for 2-3 minutes more. Transfer the steak to a cutting board and let it rest.
• While the steak is resting, whisk the salad dressing ingredients in a small bowl. Thin the dressing with up to a tablespoon of water, as needed. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss.
• Thinly slice the steak across the grain and serve it over the salad.

GRILLED STEAK SALAD WITH POBLANO VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Place steaks in a shallow baking dish and cover with the steak sauce, let marinate for 2 hours, turning once. Preheat grill. Remove steaks from marinade and season with salt and pepper to taste. Grill for 3 to 4 minutes on each side for medium-rare . Remove and let rest. Brush onion slices and tomatoes with olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Grill on both sides until just cooked through. Place spinach in a large bowl and toss with balsamic vinegar, olive oil and salt and pepper to taste. Divide the spinach among 4 large salad dishes or platters. Slice each steak into 1/2-inch thick slices and fan on top of the spinach. Garnish with grilled tomatoes and onions and drizzle with Poblano Vinaigrette.
• Mix together in a small bowl until combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Combine poblanos, onion and lime juice in a blender and blend until smooth. While the blender is running, add the oil slowly until emulsified. Add the spinach and blend until smoooth. Add the honey and season to taste with salt and pepper.

STEAK AND PERSIMMON SALAD WITH HONEY BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• For the steak: Heat a grill to high for at least 5 minutes or heat a grill pan over medium-high heat; oil the grates.
• Pat the steak dry with a paper towel and place on a plate. Season generously with salt and a pinch of pepper. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
• Grill the steak until well browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip and grill until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the steak registers about 125 degrees F for medium rare, 3 to 4 minutes, or to desired doneness. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes.
• For the honey mustard balsamic vinaigrette: Place the vinegar, honey, mustard, garlic and walnut oil in a medium bowl. Season with a heavy pinch of salt and pepper. Combine the vinaigrette in the bowl using an immersion blender until the ingredients emulsify, about 30 seconds.
• For the salad: Combine the kale, arugula, parsley, figs, walnuts, blue cheese and persimmons in a large bowl. Rain in a nice pinch of salt and pepper. Dress the salad with about half of the vinaigrette, tossing well to coat. Taste and add more vinaigrette to taste (see Cook's Note).

BALSAMIC VINEGAR STEAK MARINADE

Steps:

• Mix ingredients and pour over 4 steaks; I suggest New York strip, porterhouse, filet mignon, T-bone or any tender cut. Turn often to coat well.
• Marinade for 1/2 to 1 hour.
• Remove and pat dry.
• Discard garlic. Place steaks on a hot charcoal or gas grill and cook until rare to medium.

PASTA SALAD WITH STEAK IN BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Cook to tortellini according to package directions.
• Drain and rinse with cold water. Put back in the pot and add 1/2 the vinaigrette. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, place spinach, tomatoes, olives (drained if using canned), green onion, and steak. Toss with the other half of the vinaigrette, and add tortellini to the bowl.
• Chill 2-4 hours, stir and serve!