Steak Salad
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Plenty of greens, veggies, tangy dairy free bleu cheese, and perfectly grilled thin slices of steak make this gluten free dairy free steak salad a healthy, go-to dinner recipe you cannot say no to. Each bite is mouthwatering, light, and yet filling.
A Restaurant-Quality Steak Salad In 20 Minutes!
This restaurant-quality salad comes together in about 20 minutes with juicy grilled steak, fresh crunchy greens, veggies, and tangy blue cheese crumbles, all topped with a homemade balsamic vinaigrette.
Feel free to swap in your favorite toppings, like buttery croutons, grilled sweet corn, or avocado slices -- and you would never guess this dish is gluten and dairy free.
Enjoy this filling meal all on its own or with a side of our delicious creamy mashed potatoes. This combination is wonderful together.
Another idea is warm buttery dinner rolls, seasoned breadsticks, or slices of French baguettes fresh out of the oven.
Our favorite dressing to drizzle over this delicious Steak Salad is our homemade Balsamic Vinaigrette dressing.
Keep in mind you can also use your favorite dairy free Ranch dressing [learn about our favorite Ranch dressing here] or even an Avocado Dressing pairs well.
Steak Salad Ingredients
- cooked steak-- thinly sliced. Use your favorite cut of beef, or whatever happens to be on sale at the moment such as New York strip steak, Flank steak, or Sirloin. Grilled chicken can also be substituted in this recipe.
- steak seasoning-- we use the McCormick Montreal Steak Seasoning when grilling the meat
- dairy free bleu cheese crumbles-- this is our go-to brand. However, if this brand or another dairy free brand is not available locally, you will be relieved to know this salad recipe is wonderful without it.
- salad greens-- use your favorite greens. We prefer a colorful mix of flavors and textures with spinach, baby romaine, green leaf, butter lettuce, and red leaf.
- purple onion
- sliced cherry tomatoes
- optional salad toppings-- such as homemade gluten and dairy free buttery croutons, thin slices of avocado, cucumbers, or grilled sweet corn
Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing Ingredients
- grapeseed oil-- we use this oil for all our recipes, or add your favorite oil of choice
- balsamic vinegar-- here is our safe go-to brand. Keep in mind some brands will have "malt" listed in the ingredients. Typically malt is barley-based and not gluten free.
- fresh minced garlic
- Dijon mustard-- this adds a lovely tangy flavor; we use Annie's Dijon mustard, and here is their FAQ/allergies brand page
- honey
- kosher salt
- ground black pepper
- add in additional dried or fresh herbs for bonus flavor
How to Make a Steak Salad (gluten free & dairy free)
Sprinkle steak seasoning over steaks and grill or pan fry over the stove top. See post for recommended steak grilling temperatures.
While grilling the steaks, prepare the salad by placing salad greens on the plate. Top with remaining veggies.
Prepare salad dressing and set aside.
Once steak is cooked, thinly slice and add to top of salad with bleu cheese crumbles and drizzle with dressing. Enjoy immediately.
Refrigerate leftovers, preferably with steak in a separate container than greens and veggies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes -- while grilled steak is our favorite in this recipe, thin slices of grilled chicken work well too. It melds nicely with these salad ingredients and dressing.
We recommend using a digital meat thermometer to take the guesswork out of grilling.
rare with a cool red center -- 125°F
medium-rare with a warm red center -- 130-135°F
medium with a rosy pink center -- 140-145°F
medium-well with a slightly pink center -- 150-155°F
well with a brown center -- 160°F
Yes. We enjoy preparing a large jar of this gluten free and dairy free dressing to enjoy over several days.
Store it in a mason jar or dressing bottle up to a week in the refrigerator.
Let it sit at room temperature for 20 minutes before serving, then shake well or whisk before using.
More Easy Dinner Recipes To Try
- grilled shish kabobs-- loaded kabob sticks with your favorite meats, veggies, and a mouthwatering marinade we use all the timeÂ
- oven roasted salmon-- drizzle our wonderful 7 ingredient glaze over our salmon and pop it into the oven for a quick meal
- teriyaki chicken-- this homemade teriyaki chicken recipe is mouthwatering and paired with grilled pineapple and sweet peppers for another filling meal idea
And for more delicious, easy salad recipes pin our copycat Applebee's Oriental Chicken Salad with a mouthwatering dressing. Plus our Wedge Salad is always a hit at BBQ's, summer get-togethers, or on Valentine's Day.
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Ingredients
Steak Salad
- 3 large cooked steaks thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon steak seasoning
- 5 cups salad greens
- 1 small purple onion sliced
- 10 ounces sliced cherry tomatoes sliced in half
- ⅓ c dairy free bleu cheese crumbles
- optional toppings-- buttery croutons, sliced avocado, cucumbers, grilled sweet corn
Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing
- ½ c grapeseed oil
- ¼ c balsamic vinegar
- 1 clove minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoon honey
- ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- optional-- additional dried or fresh herbs
Instructions
- Sprinkle steak seasoning over steaks and grill or pan fry over the stove top. See post for recommended steak grilling temperatures.
- While grilling the steaks, prepare the salad by placing salad greens on the plate. Top with remaining veggies.
- Prepare salad dressing and set aside.
- Once steak is cooked, thinly slice and add to top of salad with bleu cheese crumbles and drizzle with dressing. Enjoy immediately.
- Refrigerate leftovers, preferably with steak in a separate container than greens and veggies.
Nutrition
Nutritional Disclaimer
These Nutritional Facts are ESTIMATED. Your actual nutritional info with this recipe may vary depending on the brands you choose. “Eating Gluten and Dairy Free” is not a registered dietician or nutritionist. The provided nutritional info above is based on a generic calculator, if you want more accurate info, use your nutritional calculator of choice where you can choose brands and get more info that way.