Steak Salad
Seared sirloin sliced over mixed greens with tomato, red onion, cucumber and blue cheese, in a red wine and mustard dressing. Two servings in 25 minutes.
Let the steak rest. Five minutes under a loose tent of foil lets the juices settle, so the slices stay pink and the greens are not flooded with red liquid.
A steak salad makes a small piece of meat feel generous. Three hundred grams of sirloin is enough for two when it is sliced thin and laid over a large bed of greens, and the crunch of cucumber and the bite of red onion cut through the richness. Blue cheese adds a salty, sharp note. The dressing needs only vinegar, olive oil and mustard. Take the steak out of the fridge 20 minutes before cooking so that it browns evenly. Slice against the grain with a sharp knife, so every piece is tender.
Dress the greens lightly and add the steak last. Season the meat before cooking, not after, and cook it in a hot, dry pan. Hot pan, short cook. Eat it while the steak is still warm.
Quick Answers
How long does Steak Salad take to make?
About 25 minutes in total — 15 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking. The recipe serves 2.
What are the key tips for making Steak Salad?
Choose a steak of even thickness so that it cooks at the same rate end to end. If the steak is thicker than 3 cm, finish it in a 200°C oven for 3 to 4 minutes after searing. Add any juices from the resting board to the dressing for extra flavour.
What should I serve with Steak Salad?
A slice of wholegrain bread; Grilled asparagus; Sparkling water with lime.
How should Steak Salad be stored?
Best eaten straight away. Leftover sliced steak keeps in the fridge for 2 days; add it to fresh greens.
Is Steak Salad suitable for a special diet?
This recipe is gluten-free, diabetes-friendly, high-protein, low-carb, keto and no added sugar. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.
How many calories are in Steak Salad?
About 418 kcal per serving, with 37 g protein, 9 g carbohydrate and 26 g fat. The figures are calculated from the ingredient list and are an estimate.
Steak Salad: Step by Step
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Take the steak out of the fridge 20 minutes before cooking. Pat it dry and season both sides with the salt and pepper.
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Heat a heavy frying pan over high heat until very hot. Add the teaspoon of oil and sear the steak for 3 to 4 minutes on each side for medium-rare. Rest on a board under foil for 5 minutes.
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Whisk the 1 tablespoon of olive oil, vinegar and mustard in a large bowl. Add the greens, tomatoes, cucumber and onion and toss lightly.
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Slice the steak thinly against the grain, arrange it over the salad and scatter with the blue cheese.
A Few Pointers
- Choose a steak of even thickness so that it cooks at the same rate end to end.
- If the steak is thicker than 3 cm, finish it in a 200°C oven for 3 to 4 minutes after searing.
- Add any juices from the resting board to the dressing for extra flavour.
What to Serve With It
A slice of wholegrain bread · Grilled asparagus · Sparkling water with lime
Leftovers and Storage
Best eaten straight away. Leftover sliced steak keeps in the fridge for 2 days; add it to fresh greens.
Nutrition per Serving
Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.
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