As the sun starts to come out in our sky, it’s time to grill and make some yummy salads. Today I’m sharing with you a recipe that’s as smokey as seared skirt steak, grilled romaine, and onions can get but bright and fresh with cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, and homemade blue cheese dressing. Not only is this grilled steak salad a mouthwatering dish but also a celebration of the fruits of summer.
Recipe Overview:
- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Accessories: Grill, Grill Pan, Bowls and Bowling Sets.
- Prep ahead: You can make the blue cheese dressing up to one day ahead and store it in the fridge. You can even marinate the steak a few hours in advance for more flavor.
Key Ingredients:
- Skirt steak: The star of the episode, skirt steak is a tender, flavorful cut of beef to grill. Flank steak substitute if unavailable.
- Romaine lettuce: Grilling the romaine brings smoke to the salad and makes the humble lettuce a crisp delight.
- Red onions: The onions that have been grilled will make the dish a little sweet and caramelised.
- Cherry tomatoes: They’re chunky and tasty, which really adds a pop of freshness to the salad.
- Avocado: Avocado creaminess makes the salad thick and velvety.
- Blue cheese dressing: Smooth and tart dressing based on blue cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream and some lemon juice.
Recipe Tips & Techniques:
- Cook your steak at high heat or on a grill pan prior to turning it over to sear it.
- Give the steak a couple of minutes after cooking so the juices will have a chance to distribute and you have a juicy, tender steak.
- As you grill the romaine, don’t cook it too fast or it will burn. : Strive for grill marks but leave some crunch.
- (In order not to brown the avocado, toss the avocado with a little lemon juice before adding it to the salad.
Serving & Presentation:
Place the grilled romaine on a plate and garnish with slices of grilled skirt steak, grilled onions, cherry tomatoes, and avocado. Toss the homemade blue cheese dressing on top of the salad, and top with fresh parsley or chives. Pair with crusty bread or grilled corn for a full meal.
Cultural Context:
This grilled steak salad might not be culturally ancestral but it’s inspired by summer grilling and seasonal produce. Don’t be afraid to add your own toppings or local ingredients to make it your own.
Nutrition & Health:
The skirt steak provides the protein in this salad along with good fat from the avocado and vitamins and minerals from the vegetables. The homemade blue cheese dressing is creamy and guilt free, but not like store-bought, preservative-filled dressings.
Conclusion:
Hope you will try this grilled steak salad recipe in your summer menu rotation. The combination of the grilled steak, romaine, and tangy blue cheese dressing is winning in this one that will wow your guests on the next barbecue. So fire up the grill, get your ingredients, and get ready to experience summer with this salad. And here’s to grub and fun!