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Top-down view of an easy steak salad: sliced medium-rare steak over mixed greens with cherry tomatoes, avocado chunks, and dressing drizzle.

Steak Salad

Lucas
Discovera quick and flavorful Steak Salad recipe—ready in 20 minutes. Perfect for busyweeknights or gatherings.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course, Salad
Cuisine American, Mediterranean
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 24 oz steak ribeye or sirloin, at least 1 inch thick
  • 1/2 tbsp sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil optional, for stovetop method
  • 6 cups arugula
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper
  • 3/4 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup shaved parmesan cheese
  • Lemon wedges optional, for serving

Instructions
 

Season the Steak:

  • Pat the steak dry and season both sides with sea salt and black pepper.

Cook the Steak:

  • o Stovetop: Heat avocado oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the steak for 3–4 minutes per side for medium-rare.
  • o Grill: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the steak for 3–4 minutes per side for medium-rare.

Rest the Steak:

  • Remove the steak from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Prepare the Salad:

  • In a large bowl, toss arugula with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, sea salt, and black pepper.

Assemble the Salad:

  • Top the dressed arugula with halved cherry tomatoes and shaved parmesan cheese.

Slice the Steak:

  • Thinly slice the rested steak against the grain.

Serve:

  • Arrange the sliced steak on top of the salad. Optionally, serve with lemon wedges for added brightness.

Notes

  • Calories: Approximately 350 kcal
  • Protein: 30g
  • Fat: 25g
  • Carbohydrates: 5g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Sugar: 3g
Keyword Healthy Salad, protein-packed meal, steak salad