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
- 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.
- Make the gremolata: Combine basil, parsley, lemon zest, and garlic in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Prepare the corn: Drizzle corn with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Grill until charred, about 10 minutes. Slice off the kernels.
- Grill the steak: Grill steaks for 4-5 minutes per side. Rest and slice thinly against the grain.
- Prepare the vinaigrette: Whisk vinaigrette ingredients in a bowl.
- 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