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Grilled Balsamic Steak Salad

Experience a flavor explosion with this Balsamic Steak Salad, where tender steak strips meet vibrant spinach, juicy cherry tomatoes, and tangy feta.
Course Salads
Cuisine Mediterranean
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 873kcal
Author Michelle Ordever

Ingredients

For the Marinated Steak

  • 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
  • ½ cup balsamic vinegar
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves thinly sliced
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • Sea salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 lb 450g sirloin steak

For the Salad 

  • 4 cups baby spinach
  • 1 Medium red onion thinly sliced
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved (multi-colored recommended for visual appeal)
  • 1 medium red or yellow bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 oz 50g feta, crumbled
  • Sea salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Make the marinade by placing the mustard, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, garlic, and basil in a large shallow dish and whisking to combine. Add salt and pepper to your taste.
  • Season the steaks with black pepper and add to the marinade. Turn the steak with tongs a few times to evenly coat. Marinate the steaks for at least 30 minutes at room temperature or up to 10 hours in the refrigerator.
  • Heat an outdoor grill to medium heat, or a grill pan on a stovetop on medium-high.
  • Remove the steak from the marinade, allowing the excess marinade to drip off. Lightly season with salt and pepper on the first side, if desired, and grill steak for 4-5 minutes. Turn steak, season again to taste, and cook for a further 3-5 minutes or until the steak reaches your desired level of doneness.
  • Transfer cooked steaks to a platter and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing the diagonal.
  • Meanwhile, place the baby spinach, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and pepper into a large bowl and gently toss to combine. Add the lemon juice and extra-virgin olive oil to the bowl, and season with salt, and black pepper to taste then toss again.
  • Transfer the salad to serving plates and top with sliced steak and crumbled feta. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 873kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 52g | Fat: 62g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 40g | Cholesterol: 172mg | Sodium: 1827mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 14g