• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • meet the team
  • blogger resources
  • Contact Me
My Account
Member Dashboard
40 Aprons Premium (Ad Free!)

40 Aprons

Delicious, Healthy-ish Meals for the Whole Family

  • All Recipes
  • Course
    • Appetizers
    • Cooking Basics
    • Breakfast
    • Condiments
    • Dessert
    • Main Course
    • Meal Prep
    • Side Dishes
    • Soups
  • Method
    • Air Fryer
    • Baking
    • Crockpot
    • Grilling
    • Instant Pot
    • Sous Vide
  • Dietary Needs
    • Dairy Free
    • Gluten Free
    • Keto
    • Low Carb
    • Paleo
    • Vegan
    • Vegetarian
    • Whole30
  • Cuisine
    • American
    • Asian
    • Indian
    • Italian
    • Mediterranean
    • Mexican & Latin
    • Southern
Home Blog Course Main Course

Steak Salad with Creamy Balsamic Dressing

Sam Guarnieri
Sam Guarnieri Posted: 08/24/21 Updated: 01/27/22
Leave a Comment
Jump to Recipe
DF Dairy Free GF Gluten Free LC Low Carb P Paleo

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy.

Pin graphic for steak salad
Pin graphic for steak salad
Pin graphic for steak salad
Pin graphic for steak salad
Pin graphic for steak salad
Pin graphic for steak salad
Pin graphic for steak salad
Pin graphic for steak salad
Pin graphic for steak salad
Pin graphic for steak salad
Pin graphic for steak salad
Pin graphic for steak salad
Pin graphic for steak salad

This steak salad is super healthy and satisfying! Tender and juicy steak rests atop a simple salad loaded with fresh ingredients. This steak salad is then topped off with a quick and easy homemade creamy balsamic dressing!

creamy balsamic dressing being poured over steak salad

What Makes This Salad So Good

  • It’s healthy, yet hearty! Fresh veggies such as arugula, cherry tomatoes, and avocado pack in a ton of nutritional benefits. Meanwhile, protein-rich steak will keep you full until your next meal!
  • It’s quick and easy to make! This recipe comes together in just 15 minutes. You’ll have a perfectly cooked steak, an assembled salad, and a homemade balsamic dressing in virtually no time at all!
  • The flank steak is seared to buttery, tender perfection! A pinch of salt and black pepper is all you need for a simple, yet delicious steak.

More Amazing Steak Recipes

Sheet Pan Steak and Fries (with Microwave Bearnaise Sauce)

The Best Filet Mignon Recipe Ever with Garlic Herb Compound Butter (Reverse Sear)

Sous Vide Tri Tip with Easy Chimichurri Sauce

Key Ingredients

Flank Steak – Flank steak is a lean and versatile cut of meat. By quickly searing this steak for just a few minutes per side, we ensure it remains super tender. For even more tender meat, make sure you slice it against the grain before adding to your salad!

Arugula – This peppery leaf is loaded with fresh flavor and nutrients! Arugula is a dark leafy green that’s super low in calories, yet high in vitamins and minerals. It has an almost spicy, black pepper taste and acts as the perfect healthy base to this steak salad recipe.

Balsamic Vinegar – Balsamic vinegar is a staple in my kitchen, and should be in yours too! It makes a great marinade, and an even better salad dressing. I don’t recommend replacing the balsamic vinegar in this recipe for another type of vinegar. It’s perfectly tangy with a touch of natural sweetness. Additionally, a bit of honey emphasizes the slight sweetness in the creamy balsamic dressing.

Chef’s Tips

  • Great creative with this steak salad! Add any and all veggies you’d like, and any additional seasonings you prefer. Customization is encouraged when it comes to this super simple recipe.
  • Cook the steak to your preferred temperature! I personally love a crispy on the outside, yet still pink on the inside steak. However, if you enjoy a more well-done steak in this salad, then leave it in the skillet for a few minutes longer.
  • If you own a cast iron pan, I highly recommend you use it in this recipe! Cast iron does an incredible job at circulating heat, therefore ensuring your steak cooks evenly and perfectly. However, if you don’t have cast iron, any heavy-bottomed skillet will work!
overhead image of steak salad with dressing, forks, and red onion on the side

More Hearty Salad Recipes You’ll Love

  • The Best Spinach Salad with Apples, Cranberries, and Maple Vinaigrette
  • Chef Salad
  • Paleo Chinese Chicken Salad (Whole30)
  • Salmon Salad
  • Keto Broccoli Salad
  • Chickpea Salad (Mediterranean Style)

Hey – you’ve made it this far, so now we’re basically best friends! If you make this recipe, I’d love for you to give it a quick review & star rating ★ below. Make sure you follow me on Instagram, Pinterest, TikTok, and Facebook, too!

overhead image of steak salad with dressing, forks, and red onion on the side

Steak Salad with a Creamy Balsamic Dressing

Prep:10 minutes
Cook:15 minutes
Total:25 minutes
This steak salad is super healthy and satisfying! Tender and juicy steak rests atop a simple salad loaded with fresh ingredients. This steak salad is then topped off with a quick and easy homemade creamy balsamic dressing!
Print Save Saved! Click Here to Remove Ads
4 servings

Ingredients

For the Steak

  • 1 ½ pounds flank steak
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil

For the Salad

  • 6 cups arugula
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • ½ cup cucumber sliced
  • ¼ cup red onion sliced
  • 1 avocado sliced

For the Creamy Balsamic Dressing

  • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons honey see Notes
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Large bowl

Instructions 

  • Pat steak dry with a paper towel and evenly season both sides with salt and pepper.
  • Drizzle steak with avocado oil and transfer to a preheated heavy-bottomed skillet over high heat. Cook until surface is brown, about 4-5 minutes then flip and cook for another 4-5 minutes on the other side. This yields medium-rare steak.
  • Transfer steak to a cutting board and leave to rest while you prepare the rest of your salad.
  • Add all salad ingredients to a large bowl or platter.
  • Add all creamy balsamic dressing ingredients to a bowl and whisk well to combine.
  • Slice steak against the grain into about ¼-inch thick pieces then place over salad and drizzle with dressing.

Notes

  • Make it Keto: Use Lakanto Maple-Flavored Syrup in place of the honey.
 
Recipe yields approximately 4 servings of steak salad with dressing. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.
Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving out of 4, using the ingredients listed. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.
To determine the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe (not including the weight of the container the food is in) by 4. Result will be the weight of one serving.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1serving, Calories: 779kcal, Carbohydrates: 20g, Protein: 39g, Fat: 61g, Saturated Fat: 11g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g, Monounsaturated Fat: 35g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 108mg, Sodium: 824mg, Potassium: 1091mg, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 14g, Vitamin A: 994IU, Vitamin C: 19mg, Calcium: 110mg, Iron: 4mg, Net Carbs: 15g

Number of total servings shown is approximate. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.

 

Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including any optional ingredients. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.

 

To determine the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe (not including the weight of the container the food is in) by the desired number of servings. Result will be the weight of one serving.

© Author: Sam Guarnieri

Did you make this recipe?

Tag @40aprons on social and be sure to leave a review on the blog post!

Rate Recipe Tag Me on Instagram
Sam Guarnieri

Meet Sam Guarnieri

Sam is a travel, food, and fitness enthusiast from the New York metro area who loves creating new and inventive recipes. Her love of food goes all the way back to her early childhood, cooking alongside her mom and Nonna – the two best cooks she knows! She's a big believer that good-for-you food can still explode with flavor and (most importantly) be easy to make. When she's not in the kitchen, Sam can usually be found planning her next vacation, spending time outdoors, or bingeing the latest Netflix docu-series.

Read more...

You may also like...

  • Japanese salad dressing in a jar with a spoon.
    Japanese Salad Dressing
  • Creamy Shrimp Salad
  • Creamy Italian dressing being poured over a salad with croutons and parmesan cheese.
    Creamy Italian Dressing

Reader Interactions

Leave a Comment Cancel reply

Have a question? Submit your question or comment below.

Recipe Rating




This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Primary Sidebar

What’s Popular?

Reusable meal prep trays with sweet potato, scrambled eggs, and sausage for a whole30 breakfast

Whole30 Breakfast Meal Prep

Crispy, golden air fryer tater tots in a large white serving bowl next to a small ramekin of bright red ketchup.

Air Fryer Tater Tots

Overhead view of marry me chicken in a cast iron skillet

Marry Me Chicken (Chicken in a Sun Dried Tomato Cream Sauce)

Instant pot chicken and rice in a bowl

Dreamy Instant Pot Chicken and Rice

In Season

Whole30 In-n-Out burgers close up

Whole30 Burgers – Burger Joint Style (Paleo, Low Carb)

Overhead photo of keto chicken tortilla soup in a rustic bowl

Keto Chicken Tortilla Soup (Low Carb, Gluten Free)

Air fryer chicken wings on a platter with sauce

Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings in Buffalo Sauce

Instant pot frozen chicken breast - easy chicken recipes for dinners with few ingredients

Instant Pot Frozen Chicken Breast

As seen on:

More Goodies + NO Ads!

Become a 40 Aprons Premium Member!

All the 40 Aprons content you love - now even better.

  • Member-Exclusive Recipes
  • Meal Plans & Grocery Lists
  • eBooks
  • NO ADS!
Join now

Privacy Policy

Accessibility

Disclaimers

Contact

© 2023 40 Aprons
Site Credits Designed by Melissa Rose Design Developed by Once Coupled
Back to Top
78 shares