Juicy sliced steak served over crisp greens with a creamy dressing makes this salad hearty and refined.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
It combines indulgence with freshness and works as a complete meal.
Ingredients
(Tip: You can find the complete list of ingredients and their measurements in the recipe card below.)
- Beef steak
- Mixed greens
- Cherry tomatoes
- Red cabbage
- Olive oil
- Mustard
- Yogurt or mayonnaise
Directions
Cook steak to desired doneness, slice, assemble salad, and drizzle dressing.
Servings and Timing
Serves 2.
Preparation time: 10 minutes.
Cooking time: 12 minutes.
Variations
Use chicken or salmon instead of steak.
Storage/Reheating
Store components separately for up to 2 days.
FAQs
What cut of steak is best?
Sirloin or ribeye.
Can I serve it cold?
Yes.
Is this high-protein?
Yes.
Can I use store-bought dressing?
Yes.
Is it keto-friendly?
Yes, with adjustments.
Can I grill the steak?
Yes.
Can I add cheese?
Yes.
Is it suitable for dinner?
Yes.
Can I meal prep this?
Yes.
Does it work for guests?
Yes.
Conclusion
Steak salad with creamy dressing delivers balance, flavor, and satisfaction in every serving.
Print
Steak Salad with Creamy Dressing
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
A hearty and flavorful steak salad made with juicy grilled steak, fresh vegetables, and a rich creamy dressing, perfect for a satisfying lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
- 12 oz flank steak or sirloin
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cucumber, sliced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for dressing)
Instructions
- Brush the steak with olive oil and season generously with salt and black pepper.
- Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the steak for 3–5 minutes per side, depending on thickness and desired doneness.
- Remove steak from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.
- In a large bowl, arrange salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, honey, and olive oil until smooth.
- Top the salad with sliced steak.
- Drizzle creamy dressing over the salad and serve immediately.
Notes
- Letting the steak rest keeps it juicy.
- You can substitute yogurt for sour cream for a lighter dressing.
- Add avocado or blue cheese for extra richness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *