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The Ultimate Steak Salad Recipe with Blue Cheese

This restaurant-quality steak salad combines perfectly grilled New York Strip with fresh greens, vegetables, and tangy blue cheese for an impressive yet simple meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Protein Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 517
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 12-14 ounce New York Strip Steaks
  • 3 finely minced garlic cloves
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 to 4 cups large dice romaine lettuce rinsed
  • 3 to 4 cups spring mix rinsed
  • 3 to 4 cups baby spinach rinsed
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes sliced in half
  • ½ thinly sliced cucumber
  • 1 thinly sliced fresno pepper
  • 1 peeled cored, sliced avocado
  • 3 to 4 thinly sliced radishes
  • 1/2 to ¾ cup crumbled blue cheese
  • 1 tablespoon thinly sliced chives
  • 2 teaspoons finely minced fresh thyme
  • Coarse salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste
  • Red wine vinaigrette for serving

Equipment

  • Grill or grill pan
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • Large serving platter or bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat grill to high heat (450°F-550°F). Coat steaks with garlic and olive oil.
  2. Prepare all vegetables while steaks marinate briefly.
  3. Season steaks generously with salt and pepper just before grilling.
  4. Grill steaks for 1 minute per side, then flip again and grill 1 minute per side for medium-rare.
  5. Rest steaks for 5-7 minutes before slicing against the grain.
  6. Arrange lettuce mixture on platter or in bowl.
  7. Distribute vegetables and herbs evenly over greens and season lightly.
  8. Fan sliced steak over the salad and top with crumbled blue cheese.
  9. Serve with red wine vinaigrette on the side or drizzled over top.

Notes

  • For meal prep, store components separately and assemble just before serving.
  • Steak can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
  • Try different cheeses like feta or goat cheese for variation.
  • For a "black and blue" version, add blackening spices to the steak before grilling.