Description
A vibrant salad featuring tender grilled steak, fresh greens, roasted corn, and creamy gorgonzola, all drizzled with tangy balsamic glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.25 lb (20 oz / ~567 g) flank or skirt steak
- 6 cups mixed salad greens (or arugula + mixed greens)
- 2 ears fresh corn (or 1 1/2 cups frozen corn kernels, thawed)
- 4 oz (115 g) crumbled gorgonzola (or blue cheese)
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) balsamic glaze (store-bought or reduced balsamic)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp butter (optional, for corn)
- Optional garnishes: halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, avocado slices, chopped basil, toasted pine nuts
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high (about 400–450°F / 200–230°C). If using a stovetop grill pan, heat until very hot.
- Pat the steak dry and season both sides generously with kosher salt and cracked black pepper. Let sit at room temperature for 10–15 minutes while the grill heats.
- Brush corn lightly with olive oil (or butter) and season with a pinch of salt. Place on the grill and roast, turning occasionally, until kernels are slightly charred and fragrant, about 8–10 minutes total. If using ears, slice kernels off the cob after grilling.
- Place the steak on the hot grill. Grill for about 4–5 minutes per side for medium-rare, 5–6 minutes per side for medium. Use a meat thermometer for accuracy. Remove steak and transfer to a cutting board; tent loosely with foil and rest for 8–10 minutes.
- While steak rests, place the greens in a large salad bowl. Drizzle with 2 tbsp olive oil and 2–3 tbsp balsamic glaze (adjust to taste). Toss gently to coat.
- Slice the steak thinly across the grain. Arrange slices over the dressed greens.
- Scatter roasted corn and crumbled gorgonzola over the steak and greens. Add optional garnishes if desired. Drizzle more balsamic glaze over the finished salad. Serve immediately.
Notes
Rest the steak after grilling to keep juices in and prevent a dry texture. Don’t overdress the greens; you can always add more glaze at the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 585
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 43g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 90mg