Grilled Steak & Blue Cheese Salad

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs flank or sirloin steak
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 4 cups mixed greens
• 0.5 cup crumbled blue cheese
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 0.5 cup thinly sliced red onion
• 0.25 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
• 0.25 cup balsamic vinaigrette

Instructions

1. 1

   Pat the steak dry, then rub with olive oil, salt, and pepper; let it sit at room temperature for at least 15 minutes.

2. 2

   Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (400-450°F) for direct grilling.

3. 3

   Grill the steak for 4-6 minutes per side for medium-rare, or until your desired doneness, achieving a nice sear.

4. 4

   Remove steak from the grill and let it rest on a cutting board, tented with foil, for 5-10 minutes.

5. 5

   While the steak rests, arrange mixed greens on four plates, topping with cherry tomatoes, red onion, and walnuts if using.

6. 6

   Thinly slice the rested steak against the grain, then arrange slices over the salads.

7. 7

   Crumble blue cheese over each serving and drizzle generously with balsamic vinaigrette.

8. 8

   Serve immediately and enjoy the perfect blend of smoky steak and fresh salad.