Balsamic Steak Gorgonzola Salad with Grilled Corn
A vibrant salad featuring grilled steak, creamy Gorgonzola cheese, sweet grilled corn, and seasonal veggies, all coated in a zesty balsamic vinaigrette.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
- Flank or sirloin steak
- Gorgonzola cheese
- Fresh tomatoes (heirloom or cherry)
- Red onion
- Grilled corn (or frozen corn)
- Gremolata (parsley, lemon zest, garlic)
- Balsamic vinaigrette
Instructions
- Marinate your steak in olive oil, salt, and pepper for about 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and grill the corn for 10-15 minutes.
- Cook the steak for 4-6 minutes on each side for medium-rare, then let it rest before slicing.
- Slice the tomatoes and red onion, and toss into a bowl with finely chopped herbs.
- Whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper for the vinaigrette.
- Combine the salad ingredients and drizzle with vinaigrette before tossing.
- Plate and garnish with extra herbs and vinaigrette if desired.
Notes
Feel free to swap ingredients based on seasonality or dietary preferences. Consider adding grilled chicken, extra veggies, or quinoa.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: steak salad, gorgonzola salad, grilled corn salad, summer salad