Description
A vibrant summer salad featuring smoky grilled sirloin steak, charred corn, crisp greens, cherry tomatoes, red onion, creamy Gorgonzola, fresh gremolata, and tangy balsamic vinaigrette.
Ingredients
- 1 lb sirloin steak
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp coarse salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 4 oz crumbled Gorgonzola
- 2 heads endive, chopped into 2-in pieces
- 6 cups mixed spring greens
- 1 ear corn, husked
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (for corn)
- 2 tbsp basil, minced
- 2 tbsp parsley, minced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
- Dash of salt and fresh-ground pepper
Instructions
- Whisk together marinade ingredients, add steak to a resealable bag, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Combine basil, parsley, garlic, and lemon zest in a bowl to make the gremolata; set aside.
- Preheat grill or pan over medium-high heat. Drizzle corn with oil, season, and grill with tongs, turning occasionally, about 10 minutes until charred. Cool slightly and remove kernels.
- Grill steak 4–5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Rest 5 minutes, then slice thinly against grain.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the vinaigrette ingredients.
- In a large bowl, toss mixed greens, endive, tomatoes, corn, onions, half the dressing, and half the gremolata.
- Arrange sliced steak over salad, drizzle remaining dressing and gremolata, top with Gorgonzola, and serve.
Notes
- Flank, skirt, or strip steak can be substituted.
- Use arugula or spinach instead of endive, or substitute other cheeses like blue, feta, or goat cheese.
- For a dairy-free version, omit the cheese and add avocado or chickpeas.
- Store leftover components separately for best freshness.
- Use a grill pan or cast-iron skillet if outdoor grill is unavailable.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 26g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
