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Grilled Balsamic Steak Salad with Gorgonzola Corn Recipe

Grilled Balsamic Steak Salad with Gorgonzola Corn Recipe

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  • Author: Mia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 2-3 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Enjoy a delightful and flavorful Balsamic Steak Gorgonzola Salad with Grilled Corn, a perfect combination of tender steak, tangy cheese, fresh greens, and grilled corn topped with a zesty vinaigrette.


Ingredients

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For the Marinade

  • 1 lb sirloin steak
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

For the Salad

  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 4 ounces Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
  • 2 heads endive lettuce, outer leaves removed, halved and roughly chopped into 2-inch pieces
  • 6 cups mixed spring greens
  • 1 corn on the cob, husk removed
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling corn

For the Gremolata

  • 2 tablespoons basil leaves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons parsley, minced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest

For the Balsamic Vinaigrette

  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • Dash of salt and fresh ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Marinate the steak: In a medium-size bowl, mix marinade ingredients. Place steaks in a large ziplock bag, pour marinade, seal, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  2. Make the gremolata: Combine basil, parsley, lemon zest, and garlic in a small bowl. Set aside.
  3. Prepare the corn: Drizzle corn with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Grill until charred, about 10 minutes. Slice off the kernels.
  4. Grill the steak: Grill steaks for 4-5 minutes per side. Rest and slice thinly against the grain.
  5. Prepare the vinaigrette: Whisk vinaigrette ingredients in a bowl.
  6. Assemble the salad: Toss greens, endives, tomatoes, gorgonzola, corn, and red onion with half of the vinaigrette and gremolata. Top with sliced steak and drizzle with remaining vinaigrette and gremolata.

Notes

  • You can customize the salad by adding nuts or fruits.
  • Adjust the seasoning and dressing according to your taste.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 480 kcal
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 780mg
  • Fat: 36g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 22g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg