Heart-Healthy Grilled Steak Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette
Elevate your salad game with this heart-healthy grilled steak salad featuring a tangy balsamic vinaigrette that ties every vibrant bite together. Perfectly grilled lean sirloin steak serves as the protein-packed centerpiece, while crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, refreshing cucumber, creamy avocado, and sharp red onion create a colorful medley of textures and flavors. The homemade balsamic vinaigrette, crafted with extra virgin olive oil, honey, and Dijon mustard, adds a health-conscious burst of zesty sweetness, making every bite as nutritious as it is delicious. Ready in just 25 minutes, this wholesome recipe delivers a satisfying meal ideal for lunch or dinner—and it’s sure to impress with its balance of bold taste and thoughtful heart-healthy ingredients.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces lean sirloin steak
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 6 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, sliced
- 0.25 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 medium avocado, sliced
Instructions
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt to create the vinaigrette.
Pat the steak dry with paper towels and brush lightly with some of the vinaigrette for added flavor.
Place the steak on the hot grill and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until medium-rare or your desired level of doneness.
Remove the steak from the grill and let it rest for at least 5 minutes before slicing it thinly against the grain.
While the steak is resting, place mixed salad greens onto a large serving platter or dish.
Top the greens with cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, red onion, and avocado slices.
Arrange the sliced steak over the salad.
Drizzle the remaining vinaigrette over the entire salad just before serving.
Serve immediately and enjoy your heart-healthy meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1384 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 86.3 g | 111% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.0 g | 105% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 255 mg | 85% | |
| Sodium | 1031 mg | 45% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 53.3 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.8 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.5 g | ||
| Protein | 102.5 g | 205% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 215 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 12.3 mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 3333 mg | 71% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
