Description
Balsamic Steak Gorgonzola Salad with Grilled Corn is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish perfect for summer grilling or quick weeknight dinners. This salad features tender marinated sirloin steak, creamy Gorgonzola cheese, and sweet grilled corn, all tossed with fresh spring greens and a tangy balsamic vinaigrette. Not only does it boast beautiful colors, but it also delivers a satisfying crunch and rich taste that will impress at any gathering. Whether served as a main dish or alongside your favorite sides, this salad is sure to be a standout choice for casual meals or special occasions.
Ingredients
- 1 lb sirloin steak
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar (for marinade)
- 4 ounces Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
- 6 cups mixed spring greens
- 1 corn on the cob
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar (for vinaigrette)
Instructions
- Marinate the steak: Combine marinade ingredients in a bowl. Place steak in a ziplock bag, pour marinade over it, seal and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Prepare gremolata: Mix minced basil, parsley, lemon zest, and garlic in a small bowl.
- Grill corn: Preheat the grill; drizzle corn with olive oil and season. Grill until tender and grill marks appear (about 10 minutes). Cool before slicing off kernels.
- Grill steak: Remove from marinade; grill for about 4–5 minutes on each side until desired doneness. Rest before slicing thinly against the grain.
- Whisk vinaigrette: Combine vinaigrette ingredients in a small bowl until smooth.
- Assemble salad: In a large bowl, combine half of the vinaigrette and gremolata with greens, tomatoes, Gorgonzola, corn kernels, and red onion.
- Serve: Top with sliced steak and drizzle with remaining gremolata and vinaigrette as desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg