Description
A vibrant and hearty steak salad topped with zesty ranch dressing, perfect for a nutritious lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb steak (sirloin or ribeye)
- 6 cups mixed greens (arugula, spinach, romaine)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cucumber, sliced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup pickles, chopped
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Start by seasoning the steak with salt and pepper.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add a drizzle of olive oil.
- Cook the steak for about 4-5 minutes on each side for medium-rare, or to your preferred doneness.
- Remove the steak from the skillet and let it rest for about 5 minutes before slicing it thinly against the grain.
- Combine the mixed greens, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, red onion, and chopped pickles in a large mixing bowl.
- Top the prepared salad with the slices of steak.
- Drizzle the ranch dressing over everything and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately while the steak is still warm.
Notes
Let the steak rest after cooking for maximum juiciness. Customize with your favorite vegetables or dressing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg