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bowl of mixed greens, steak, tomatoes, pickled onions, cucumbe, pepitas, queso fresco and avocado ranch dressing

Steak Salad Recipe

This grilled steak salad is loaded with juicy steak, fresh veggies, and bold flavor. A hearty, restaurant-style salad that’s perfect for an easy dinner.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 651kcal
Author: Ruth Truett

Equipment

  • chef's knife
  • cutting board
  • food processor
  • grill or cast iron skillet

Ingredients

The Steak

  • 1-1¼ lb steak I used ribeye
  • all-purpose seasoning enough to season steak to your liking

The Avocado Ranch Dressing

  • 1 avocado, cut into chunks
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup mayo
  • ¼-½ cup buttermilk
  • 2 teaspoon dried dill weed
  • 2 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 2 teaspoon granulated onion
  • 2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
  • juice of 1 lime
  • 2-3 tablespoon fresh parsley, dill, and chives optional

The Salad

  • 4-6 cups mixed lettuce greens
  • ½ cup tomatoes, diced
  • ½ cup cucumbers, diced
  • ½ cup pickled onions
  • ½ cup Queso Fresco, crumbled
  • ¼ pepitas or pumpkin seeds

Instructions

Cook The Steak

  • Pat the steak dry with paper towels and season generously on both sides. Let it rest at room temperature for 30–45 minutes to promote even cooking.
  • Heat a grill or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, cook the steak for about 3–4 minutes per side for medium-rare, depending on thickness.
  • Pull the steak around 120–125°F — it will continue cooking as it rests.
  • Rest for 10 minutes, then slice against the grain for the most tender bite.

The Avocado Ranch Dressing

  • Add all ingredients to a food processor and blend until smooth and creamy.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.

Assemble The Salad

  • Arrange the salad ingredients in a large bowl or platter. Top with sliced steak and drizzle generously with avocado ranch.
  • Serve immediately and enjoy.

Notes

Prefer a thinner dressing? Simply whisk in a little extra buttermilk until it reaches your desired consistency.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 651kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 54g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 110mg | Sodium: 1560mg | Potassium: 858mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 969IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 187mg | Iron: 3mg
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