Low Sodium Grilled Steak Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and heart-healthy **Low Sodium Grilled Steak Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette**, a perfect blend of savory and fresh flavors. Tender, perfectly grilled flank steak—rubbed with a simple mix of olive oil, garlic powder, and cracked black pepper—takes center stage atop a bed of crisp mixed greens, sweet cherry tomatoes, cooling cucumber slices, and thinly shaved red onion. The star of the show is the homemade balsamic vinaigrette, made with tangy balsamic vinegar, a hint of honey, zesty Dijon mustard, and fresh basil for an herby finish. Quick to prepare in just 30 minutes and naturally low in sodium, this recipe is great for health-conscious eaters or anyone craving a light yet satisfying dish. Perfect for a summer cookout or a weeknight dinner, it’s a salad that’s as wholesome as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Flank steak
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 6 cups Mixed salad greens
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber, sliced
- 0.5 medium Red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 tablespoon Fresh basil, finely chopped
Instructions
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon of olive oil, black pepper, and garlic powder.
Rub the mixture over the flank steak on both sides.
Grill the steak for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until cooked to your desired doneness. For medium-rare, aim for an internal temperature of 135°F.
Remove from the grill and let it rest for about 5 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.
While the steak rests, prepare the salad by combining the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and red onion in a large bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, and fresh basil to create the vinaigrette.
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Arrange the sliced steak on top of the salad.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1695 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 108.3 g | 139% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.5 g | 148% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 413 mg | 138% | |
| Sodium | 1918 mg | 83% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 43.1 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.2 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.3 g | ||
| Protein | 140.0 g | 280% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 224 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 15.7 mg | 87% | |
| Potassium | 2941 mg | 63% | |
*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.
