Description
This Balsamic Steak Gorgonzola Salad with Grilled Corn combines tender marinated sirloin steak with creamy Gorgonzola cheese, fresh vegetables, and a zesty vinaigrette for a refreshing meal that’s perfect for summer.
Ingredients
1 lb sirloin steak
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
½ teaspoon dijon mustard
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon coarse salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup cherry tomatoes
halved
½ red onion
thinly sliced
4 ounces Gorgonzola cheese
crumbled
2 heads endive lettuce
outer leaves removed
halved and roughly chopped into 2 inch pieces
6 cups mixed spring greens
1 corn on the cob
husk removed
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
for drizzling corn
2 tablespoons basil leaves
minced
2 tablespoons parsley
minced
1 clove garlic
minced
1 tablespoon lemon zest
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
½ teaspoon dijon mustard
Dash of salt and fresh ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, extra virgin olive oil, dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Marinade the sirloin steak for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill the corn for about 10-15 minutes until charred, turning occasionally. Remove and let cool.
- Grill the marinated steak for about 4-6 minutes on each side or until desired doneness. Let rest, then slice thinly.
- In a large bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, red onion, Gorgonzola, endive, and mixed greens. Cut the corn kernels off the cob and add to the salad.
- For the gremolata, mix together minced basil, parsley, garlic, and lemon zest. Set aside.
- For the vinaigrette, whisk balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Toss the salad with the vinaigrette before serving. Top with sliced steak and sprinkle gremolata over the top.
Notes
Feel free to customize the salad with your favorite seasonal vegetables. This dish is great served chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
Keywords: Balsamic Steak Gorgonzola Salad, Grilled Corn, Salad Recipe, Summer Salad, Healthy Dinner