Description
A refined Balsamic Steak Gorgonzola Salad featuring grilled corn, tangy balsamic dressing, and creamy blue cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups mixed baby greens (arugula or peppery mix), washed and spun dry
- 2 ears fresh corn, grilled and kernels sliced off the cob (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 1 lb flank or skirt steak, trimmed and brought to room temperature
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil for searing
- 3 tbsp aged balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small shallot, minced fine
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp honey (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3–4 oz Gorgonzola, crumbled
- 1/4 cup toasted walnuts or pecans, roughly chopped
- Optional: halved cherry tomatoes, fresh herbs (parsley or chives), lemon wedge
Instructions
- Prepare the corn. Brush ears lightly with oil and grill over medium-high heat until kernels char in spots, about 10 minutes, turning. Let cool and slice kernels from cob.
- Whisk the dressing. In a bowl combine balsamic, mustard, honey, and minced shallot. Slowly stream in olive oil while whisking until the dressing is emulsified.
- Season and sear the steak. Pat steak dry, rub with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Heat a heavy skillet or grill pan until very hot. Sear steak 3–4 minutes per side for medium-rare.
- Rest and slice. Transfer steak to a cutting board and rest 8–10 minutes. Slice thinly against the grain into even strips.
- Build the salad. In a large bowl toss greens with half the dressing. Scatter grilled corn and cherry tomatoes, then arrange sliced steak atop the greens. Crumble Gorgonzola and sprinkle toasted nuts.
- Finish and serve. Drizzle remaining dressing over the steak and cheese for a glossy finish.
Notes
Store components separately to preserve texture; keep leftover steak in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Serve on a warm platter for a beautiful presentation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg