Steakhouse Salad with Balsamic Glaze
A flavorful and filling salad with juicy steak and a sweet balsamic glaze, perfect for a quick yet impressive meal.
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 8 ounces ribeye or sirloin steak Use whatever you’ve got or what’s on sale.
- 4 cups salad greens Mix of lettuce, spinach, or kale.
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes Halved.
- 1 small red onion Sliced.
- 1/4 cup sharp cheese Blue or feta recommended.
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze Store-bought is fine.
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper A generous amount needed.
- optional crispy onions For added crunch.
Instructions
Preparation
- Let the steak sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes.
- Sprinkle both sides of the steak with salt and black pepper.
Cooking
- Heat a skillet over high heat until very hot.
- Cook the steak for 3-4 minutes on each side for medium-rare.
- Remove from the pan and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
Assembly
- In a large bowl, combine salad greens, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
- Slice the rested steak and place it on top of the salad.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze and add cheese on top.
- Optional: add crispy onions for extra crunch.
Notes
For meal prep, keep the steak and salad separate until serving. This salad works well with grilled chicken or roasted chickpeas for a vegetarian option.