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    Home » Meat Recipes » Steak Salad

    Steak Salad

    Last updated: May 30, 2023 · Recipes developed by Vered DeLeeuw and nutritionally reviewed by Rachel Benight MS, RD · This website generates income via ads and uses cookies.

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    This delicious steak salad is made with well-seasoned, sautéed sirloin steak and a classic vinaigrette of olive oil and vinegar.

    Ready in just 30 minutes, this filling salad is the perfect lunch. It is quick, easy, and very tasty!

    Steak salad served on a white plate with a fork.

    Main-course salads are one of my favorite meals, especially during the summer. They are easy to make, and they don't require heating up the oven, which is always a big plus, especially when it's hot outside.

    A few of my favorite main-course salads are Thai chicken salad, turkey salad, keto taco salad, and chicken Cobb salad.

    In my version of a warm steak salad, rather than cook the cut of meat whole and then slice it, I do it a little differently.

    I cube a sirloin steak, season it well, then briefly saute it in olive oil. The combination of crisp vegetables, a tangy vinaigrette, and warm, flavorful beef is wonderful.

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    • Ingredients
    • Variations
    • Steak Salad Instructions
    • Expert Tip
    • Recipe FAQs
    • Serving Suggestions
    • Storing Leftovers
    • More Steak Recipes
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    Ingredients

    You'll only need a few simple ingredients to make this tasty salad. The exact measurements are included in the recipe card below. Here's an overview of what you'll need:

    • For the vinaigrette: Red wine vinegar, garlic, mustard, salt and pepper, and olive oil. Note that I use kosher salt. If using fine salt, you should reduce the amount you use, or the salad could end up too salty.
    • For the salad: Mixed salad greens and cherry tomatoes. You can replace the salad greens with spinach leaves and the cherry tomatoes with sliced Roma tomatoes if you wish.
    • For cooking the steak cubes: Salt and pepper, spices (paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme), olive oil, and cubed sirloin or tenderloin.

    Variations

    I like to keep it simple and let the steak be the star of the show. So apart from the meat itself, my salad consists of mixed greens and cherry tomatoes.

    By all means, use whatever vegetables you like! Thinly sliced red onions are a good addition that I tried and liked, as are sliced bell peppers.

    Another good option that I tried is to use baby spinach leaves instead of salad greens.

    Steak Salad Instructions

    Scroll down to the recipe card for detailed instructions. Here are the basic steps for making this recipe:

    • Make the dressing. I quickly blend a classic vinaigrette.
    • Prepare the vegetables. Then I prep the salad vegetables and arrange them on a pretty serving platter.
    • Cook the steak. Cube the steak and coat it in a blend of spices, then quickly saute it in olive oil, trying not to overcook it so that it doesn't become tough.
    • Assemble the salad. To assemble, I arrange the warm steak cubes on top of the vegetables, then drizzle the vinaigrette on top. That's it!
    A six-photo collage showing the steps for making a steak salad.

    Expert Tip

    We're using sirloin here, which is an affordable and very flavorful cut. But when cut into pieces and sauteed, it can become tough, especially if overcooked.

    So take care to saute the steak briefly and keep it medium-rare. If you want to cook it to medium, it's best to use tenderloin rather than sirloin.

    Recipe FAQs

    What cut of beef is best in a salad?

    You have quite a few options actually. I like to use sirloin because it's lean and flavorful. I feel that fatty pieces of meat such as picanha steak or ribeye don't work well in a salad.

    However, sirloin can be a bit tough, especially when cubed and sauteed. Personally, I don't mind it. But if you do, you can tenderize it overnight in a vinegar-based marinade prior to sauteing.

    Or, if you don't mind splurging, choose a more tender cut such as tenderloin. It's lean and very tender, but not as flavorful as sirloin.

    You could also use a New York strip steak, although I would cut off the fat cap for this recipe. And ribeye is flavorful and tender, and although it's fatty, the lean parts are wonderful in this salad.

    So as you can see, you have quite a few options when it comes to what cut of beef to use. Still, I almost always use sirloin.

    What dressing should I use?

    I like to use a classic vinaigrette, keeping the classic ratio of 3 parts oil to 1 part vinegar, and adding Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper.

    But you can use any dressing that you like, homemade or store-bought. Good options include blue cheese dressing and ranch dressing.

    How many calories are in a steak salad?

    This would greatly vary depending on the ingredients used. A serving of this recipe, which is one-fourth of the entire recipe, has about 370 calories.

    When calculating the nutrition info, I take into account that quite a lot of the oil used for cooking the steak is left in the pan after you remove the cooked steak.

    Serving Suggestions

    You don't really need to serve anything with this salad. It's a complete meal.

    But if you want something on the side, and you want it to be low-carb, you can serve this salad with cheese muffins, cheese biscuits, or keto focaccia.

    Storing Leftovers

    You obviously can't keep the dressed salad greens, as they will wilt. But you can keep the cooked steak in the fridge, in an airtight container, for up to 4 days.

    Reheat the leftovers very gently, covered, in the microwave at 50% power.

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    Steak salad served on a white plate with a fork.
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    Steak Salad Recipe

    This delicious steak salad is made with well-seasoned, sautéed sirloin steak and a classic vinaigrette of olive oil and vinegar.
    Prep Time20 minutes mins
    Cook Time10 minutes mins
    Total Time30 minutes mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 370kcal
    Author: Vered DeLeeuw
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    Ingredients

    Vinaigrette:

    • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
    • 1 garlic clove minced
    • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
    • ¼ teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    • 3 tablespoons olive oil extra-virgin

    Salad:

    • 4 cups mixed salad greens
    • ½ cup cherry tomatoes halved

    Steak:

    • 1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt or ½ teaspoon fine salt
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 tablespoon paprika
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 lb. sirloin steak cubed into 2-inch pieces*

    Instructions

    Prepare the vinaigrette:

    • In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Add the olive oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking constantly until the dressing is emulsified. Set aside.

    Prepare the salad:

    • Arrange the mixed greens and the tomatoes on a large serving platter. Set aside.

    Cook the steak:

    • In a large bowl, mix together the kosher salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried thyme. Add the steak cubes and toss to coat.
    • In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned steak cubes. Cook until done to your liking. I suggest cooking for 2 minutes per side for medium. Don’t overcook, or the steak will be dry and chewy.
    • Remove the cooked steak cubes from the skillet and arrange them on top of the salad. Whisk the vinaigrette one more time and drizzle it on top. Serve immediately.

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    Notes

    *Sirloin is very flavorful, but it can be a bit tough. You can tenderize it overnight in a vinegar-based marinade prior to sauteing. Or choose a more tender cut such as tenderloin. 
    Storing leftovers: You obviously can't keep the dressed salad greens, as they will wilt. But you can keep the cooked steak in the fridge, in an airtight container, for up to 4 days. Reheat the leftovers very gently, covered, in the microwave at 50% power.
    The CDC recommends cooking meat, poultry, and eggs thoroughly.

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    Nutrition per Serving

    Serving: 0.25recipe | Calories: 370kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 472mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g
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    About the Author

    Vered Deleeuw Vered DeLeeuw, LL.M., CNC, has been following a low-carb real-food diet and blogging about it since 2011. She's a Certified Nutrition Coach (NASM-CNC), has taken courses at the Harvard School of Public Health, and has earned a Nutrition and Healthy Living Certificate from Cornell University. Her work has appeared in several major media outlets, including Healthline, HuffPost, Today, Women's Health, Shape, and Country Living. Click to learn more about Vered.

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