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Juicy grilled steak tumbled with arugula, cherry tomatoes, and blue cheese in a tangy honey vinaigrette, it’s the kind of breezy-yet-exquisite recipe I envision myself serving to my pretend celebrity friends at a casual summer soiree. Cooking steak makes me feel fancy, but this steak salad is anything but pretentious. It’s satisfying (thanks steak!), without being over the top (look at those greens!). If you are new to cooking steak and feel intimidated, I did too. That is until I make Flank Steak Tacos and realized that cooking steak is no trickier than if you were making a Grilled Chicken Breast with Strawberry Avocado Salsa.

Season the steak well with salt and pepper or use a marinade.Use a meat thermometer so you don’t overcook it.Let the meat rest so the juices incorporate.Slice the meat against the grain.

Let’s do this!

How to Make a Perfect Steak Salad

A salad steak pairs well with other boldly flavored ingredients that can stand up to the meat: peppery greens like arugula, funky blue cheese, and a tangy, acidic dressing like balsamic vinaigrette to cut its richness. As far as how to cook the steak for your salad, you have options:

In the summer, make BBQ steak salad on the grill.No grill? You can also broil steak for steak salad.Love your air fryer? See Air Fryer Steak for an easy preparation method (this would be perfect for ribeye steak salad).

The Ingredients

Steak. Juicy, tender, and absolutely scrumptious straight from the grill. Steak is rich in protein, iron, vitamins, and flavor.

Steak Marinade. A simple mix of salt, pepper, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar. It helps tenderize the meat and season it all the way through. Red Onion. Once grilled, the onion becomes charred, sweet, and savory.Cherry Tomatoes. I love the juicy bursts of sweetness that cherry tomatoes add to the salad. Plus, their color pops against the greens.

Mixed Greens. Use any of your favorite greens here! Mixed greens, chopped romaine lettuce, spinach, or another variety will all work well for this salad and add fiber. Arugula. For a peppery bite that pairs wonderfully with the steak. Blue Cheese. Creamy, salty, and tangy. Blue cheese (like gorgonzola) tastes fabulous with steak and adds richness to the salad.

Best Steak Salad Dressing. This salad uses a light dressing made from olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper. It cuts richness without overpowering the steak.

The Directions

Storage Tips

To Store. Refrigerate leftover salad in an airtight storage container for up to 3 days. If possible, store the steak, salad, and dressing separately. To Reheat. Gently rewarm steak in a skillet on the stovetop over medium-low heat or in the microwave. To Freeze. Leftover steak can be frozen in an airtight, freezer-safe storage container for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

Sides to Serve with Steak Salad

Vegetables. Air Fryer Asparagus, Grilled Broccoli, Grilled Corn, and Roasted Fingerling Potatoes would all be tasty with this salad. Fries. Steak and fries are delicious together! Try this salad with Air Fryer French Fries, Baked French Fries, or Zucchini Fries. Bread. Serve this salad with Roasted Garlic Potato Rolls or Cornbread Muffins.

Recommended Tools to Make this Recipe

Instant Read Thermometer. The best way to check your steak for doneness. Salad Spinner. A must-have kitchen tool for making salads. Sharp Chef’s Knife. Ideal for easily cutting the salad ingredients.

Everyone has celeb status when steak salad with blue cheese is on the menu! To make a grilled chicken salad, use this Grilled Chicken Breast recipe. Leave a rating below in the comments and let me know how you liked the recipe.