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Grilled Balsamic Steak Salad with Gorgonzola & Corn Recipe

Grilled Balsamic Steak Salad with Gorgonzola & Corn Recipe


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  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 1 hour (including marinating)
  • Yield: 3 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Enjoy a delicious and satisfying Grilled Balsamic Steak Salad with Gorgonzola & Corn. This flavorful salad combines juicy grilled steak marinated in balsamic vinegar, fresh mixed greens, sweet cherry tomatoes, creamy Gorgonzola cheese, and charred corn for a perfect summer meal.


Ingredients

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For the steak marinade:

  • 1 lb flank or sirloin steak
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

For the salad:

  • 6 cups mixed greens
  • 2 heads endive roughly chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 ear corn husked
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 oz crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
  • Optional toasted walnuts or pecans
  • Optional avocado slices

For the gremolata:

  • 2 tablespoons chopped basil
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest

For the balsamic vinaigrette:

  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Marinate the steak: Whisk marinade ingredients, marinate steak for 30 minutes to 4 hours.
  2. Prepare gremolata: Mix gremolata ingredients in a bowl.
  3. Grill corn: Brush corn with olive oil, grill for 10 minutes, then cut kernels off the cob.
  4. Grill steak: Grill for 4–5 minutes per side, then let rest before slicing.
  5. Make vinaigrette: Whisk vinaigrette ingredients.
  6. Assemble salad: Toss greens, endive, tomatoes, onion, corn, Gorgonzola, vinaigrette, and gremolata. Top with sliced steak, remaining vinaigrette, and gremolata.

Notes

  • You can substitute blue cheese for Gorgonzola or use roasted corn kernels.
  • Adding avocado provides a creamy texture that complements the dressing.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes plus marinating time
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course, Salad
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Italian-American Fusion

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/3 of recipe
  • Calories: 540 kcal
  • Sugar: 6 g
  • Sodium: 460 mg
  • Fat: 35 g
  • Saturated Fat: 10 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 23 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 18 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 38 g
  • Cholesterol: 95 mg