This easy and fresh grilled steak salad has a fabulous sesame salad dressing and is packed with protein and vegetables for a healthy meal! Make extra steak when you BBQ and eat it the next day on this salad!
2servingsgrilled steak(this can also be leftovers and not cooked fresh)
4cupsarugula
1mediumcarrotgrated
1/2large English cucumbersliced & halved
1 large tomatocut into wedges
1tablespoontoasted sesame seeds
1/2mediumred onion. thinly slicedOPTIONAL
1batchHomemade Asian Salad Dressingprepared according to the recipe
Instructions
Grilled Steak
Remove the steak from the fridge 30 minutes before cooking.
Use the rub of your choice and season the steaks on all sides. I use Montreal Steak seasoning as it doesn't interfere with the flavors of the salad, it matches nicely.
Set your grill to medium-high
Place the steaks on the grill and cook over direct heat for 4-5 minutes on each side for medium rare. Use a meat thermometer to check and cook to your preferred done-ness.
Remove the steaks from the grill and then let the steaks rest for 10-15 minutes while your prepare the salad. The juices will settle and redistribute throughout the meat.
Preparing the Salad
You can divide this recipe and plate on separate plates if desired or plate on a large platter as shown.
I prefer to lay out the salad as shown on a large platter , arugula on the bottom, then topped with the grated carrots.
Place the carrots and the cumber around the sides of the salad,
Slice the steak once it has sat for a while and place on top of the salad.
Drizzle the salad dressing on top, generously, then sprinkle the sesame seeds on top.
Split up and serve!
Notes
The servings on this are easily adjusted. Make more steak, add more veggies, one batch of the Asian dressing will cover four servings of this salad.
Nutritional information on this will vary depending on what type of steak you use, and how much steak you use as well.
Onions are GREAT in this, but I was sharing with someone that didn't want onions. Thin slices will add some great sharpness to the dish.