Grilled Flank Steak and Blue Cheese Salad
A hearty, energy-boosting salad featuring tender grilled flank steak and crumbled blue cheese over vibrant greens. Sweet cherry tomatoes and a tangy balsamic vinaigrette tie these rich flavors together perfectly.
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Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthLow energy
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Before you start
Your 25-minute game plan
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Equipment
Large skillet · Whisk · Mixing bowl · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Check your store-bought vinaigrette to ensure it is low in added sugar, or quickly whisk together your own using olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and a touch of Dijon mustard.
Do these three things first
- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
- 3Read through the steps once before you begin
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Next: Rub the flank steak with a light…
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Rub the flank steak with a light…
Rub the flank steak with a light drizzle of olive oil, a pinch of salt, and a generous coating of coarse black pepper.
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Heat a skillet over medium-high heat
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the steak for about 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium-rare, or until it reaches your desired doneness.
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Transfer the steak to a cutting board…
Transfer the steak to a cutting board and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing it thinly against the grain.
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While the steak rests
While the steak rests, arrange the mixed greens and halved cherry tomatoes in a large bowl.
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Top the salad with the crumbled blue…
Top the salad with the crumbled blue cheese and the warm, sliced steak.
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Drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette over everything and…
Drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette over everything and toss gently just before eating.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
Flank steak is best sliced against…
Flank steak is best sliced against the grain. Look for the long muscle fibers running down the meat and slice perpendicular to them for the most tender bite.
To save time on busy weekdays
To save time on busy weekdays, pan-sear the steak the night before and enjoy this salad cold.
Check your store-bought vinaigrette to ensure…
Check your store-bought vinaigrette to ensure it is low in added sugar, or quickly whisk together your own using olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and a touch of Dijon mustard.
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