Description
This Easy Steak Salad Recipe is a fresh, flavor-packed meal that feels both hearty and light at the same time. Juicy steak, crisp greens, crunchy toppings, and a creamy herb dressing come together for a simple yet impressive dish that’s perfect for weeknights or casual entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb steak (ribeye or preferred cut)
- 10 to 12 cups chopped lettuce
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup cucumber
- 1/2 cup radish
- 1/2 cup olives
- 4 oz feta cheese
- 1/3 cup pumpkin seeds or chickpeas
- 1/4 cup green onion
- Fresh herbs
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- Fresh herbs (parsley, basil, dill, mint)
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp honey
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Remove steak from fridge 30 minutes before cooking.
- Blend all dressing ingredients until smooth.
- Toss lettuce with a small amount of dressing.
- Add all toppings to the salad.
- Season and cook steak in a hot skillet for 4 to 5 minutes per side.
- Let steak rest for 10 minutes.
- Slice steak against the grain.
- Add steak to salad and drizzle with dressing.
Notes
Let the steak rest before slicing to keep it juicy. Slice against the grain for tenderness. Dress the greens lightly first, then add more if needed. Store dressing separately for best freshness. This recipe is flexible so swap toppings based on what you have.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg