Summer Steak Salad

A classic steak salad with a robust vinaigrette takes this 30 minute summer meal up a notch!

Summer Steak Salad

Another 30 minute meal is coming your way!  I'm on a roll this summer with fast, easy to make, yet screaming delicious food.  Continual heatwaves have left me with very little appetite so light meals that are quick to prepare have been my go to this summer.  This dish is all that and more.

A main entree dinner salad, like you would get at a restaurant, is a great way to eat light during the hot summer months.    Juicy sirloin steak is seasoned and grilled then cut in to strips and laid on top of a bed of spring mix, tomatoes, and radishes.  Then we make a easy homemade vinaigrette that is robust and compliments the steak so nicely.  The secret ingredients in the dressing are tomato paste and some chicken broth.  You have to try this dressing, don't skip this part....it makes takes the salad up a notch!  

All this in 30 minutes.  You've got only 5 ingredients for the entree and 6 ingredients for the dressing.  I call this a summer dinner winner!

Enjoy!

What Ingredients do I need?

• extra virgin olive oil

• chicken broth

• balsamic vinegar

• Dijon mustard

• tomato paste

• garlic 

• sirloin steak

• Montreal seasoning

• Spring mix

• Cherry tomatoes

• Radishes 

• Bell peppers

• Avocado

Substitutions and Variations

• Veggies:  Add shredded carrots and cucumber slices.

• Greens:  try spinach or romaine for the lettuce choice.

• Protein:  try your favorite cut of steak such as New York, filet mignon, or flank steak.  Try grilled chicken or pork.

Kitchen Tips and Notes

• Allow the steak to sit out and come to room temperature before grilling, while you prepare the salad items.

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Summer Steak Salad

serves 4

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
4 Tablespoon chicken broth
2 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar
3 teaspoons Dijon mustard
3 teaspoons tomato paste
2 garlic clove, minced
1 pound sirloin steak
2-3 teaspoons Montreal seasoning
8 cups of spring mix
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup radishes, sliced thinly

1/2 orange bell pepper, sliced thinly

1/2 yellow bell pepper, sliced thinly

1 avocado, cubed

In a bowl or jar combine the first 6 ingredients.  Add salt and pepper to taste and whisk to combine.  Set aside.

Heat and outdoor grill or indoor grill pan over medium high heat.  Rub both side of the steak with the Montreal seasoning.  Rub with a little olive oil on each side and place on the grill/grill pan.  Cook to desired doneness.  About 8 minutes for medium-rare turning once or 10 minutes, turning once for medium.  Remove from heat and allow to rest 5 minutes.  Slice thinly against the grain.  

In a large bowl or platter arrange the lettuce spring mix, tomatoes, and radishes.  Top with the steak.  Drizzle with the dressing before serving and serve the remaining dressing on the side.