This salad is a burst of textures and flavors, with each ingredient playing its part to create a truly satisfying dish. The tender and juicy steak, paired with the crispness of the vegetables and the nuttiness of the peanuts, creates a delightful contrast that will leave you craving more. Tossed in a tangy bacon vinaigrette, this steak salad is the epitome of a delicious and hearty meal. Yum!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
- 1 lb steak (such as ribeye or sirloin)
- 6 cups butter lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup chopped peanuts
- 4 radishes, thinly sliced
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
For the bacon vinaigrette:
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or stovetop grill pan over medium-high heat. Season the steak with salt and pepper.
- Grill the steak for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until it reaches your desired level of doneness. Remove from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes. Slice the steak into thin strips.
- In a large salad bowl, combine the butter lettuce, cucumber slices, chopped peanuts, radishes, and green onions.
- To make the bacon vinaigrette, combine the crumbled bacon, olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Whisk until well combined.
- Drizzle the bacon vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients.
- Top the salad with the sliced steak.
Notes
For the steak, aim for medium-rare to medium doneness for the best texture and juiciness. Feel free to adjust the ingredients and quantities to suit your taste preferences. Add more or less of the vegetables, nuts, or bacon vinaigrette according to your liking. Enhance the flavors by adding crumbled blue cheese or feta cheese as a topping. If you prefer a lighter dressing, reduce the amount of olive oil in the vinaigrette or use a lighter dressing alternative. Serve the steak salad with crusty bread or garlic breadsticks to complete the meal. Enjoy!
*Please keep in mind that the following nutritional information is based on estimates and can vary depending on the specific brands and ingredients used.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 30g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
