Steak and Blue Cheese Salad

Name: Steak and Blue Cheese Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs New York strip steak (or ribeye); 1 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper, coarsely ground; 2 tbsp olive oil; 6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped; 2 cups baby arugula; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced; 2 oz blue cheese, crumbled; 1/4 cup walnuts, roughly chopped; 3 tbsp red wine vinegar; 2 tsp Dijon mustard; 6 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (for dressing); 1 tsp honey

Seared strip steak sliced over crisp romaine and peppery arugula, topped with crumbled blue cheese, candied walnuts, and a red wine vinaigrette. A hearty steakhouse salad that doubles as a full meal.

35 minMediumServes 4430 cal/serving

AmericanSaladGrill and StovetopHigh ProteinLow CarbGluten-FreeEgg-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs New York strip steak (or ribeye)
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper, coarsely ground
2 tbsp olive oil
6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
2 cups baby arugula
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
2 oz blue cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
3 tbsp red wine vinegar
2 tsp Dijon mustard
6 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (for dressing)
1 tsp honey

Instructions

1

Pat 1.5 lbs New York strip steak (or ribeye) dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with 1 tsp kosher salt and 1/2 tsp coarsely ground black pepper.
2

Heat a cast-iron skillet or grill pan over high heat until smoking. Add 2 tbsp olive oil. Sear New York strip steak (or ribeye) for 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium-rare, until an internal temperature of 130 to 135 F (54 to 57 C) is reached. Transfer to a cutting board and rest for 5 minutes.
3

Meanwhile, whisk together 3 tbsp red wine vinegar, 2 tsp Dijon mustard, 1 tsp honey, and 6 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (for dressing) in a small bowl until emulsified. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
4

In a large salad bowl, combine 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce and 2 cups baby arugula. Add 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes and 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion.
5

Slice New York strip steak (or ribeye) thinly against the grain. Arrange steak slices over the greens.
6

Drizzle dressing over the salad. Top with 2 oz crumbled blue cheese and 1/4 cup roughly chopped walnuts. Serve immediately.

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Questions

What internal temperature should Steak and Blue Cheese Salad reach?

For Steak and Blue Cheese Salad, the target internal temperature is 135 F (about 55 C), given in step 2. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Why rest the meat in Steak and Blue Cheese Salad?

Step 2 reads: "Transfer to a cutting board and rest for 5 minutes." Heat drives the juices toward the center. The rest in step 2 lets them spread back out, so they stay in the meat instead of running onto the board when you cut.

Do I need any special equipment for Steak and Blue Cheese Salad?

Beyond a knife and a board, the method uses a cast-iron skillet (step 2) and a grill pan (step 2). If you do not have one, a heavy stainless skillet replaces the cast iron; preheat it a little longer.

Can I make Steak and Blue Cheese Salad dairy-free?

Not cleanly. Here the dairy (2 oz blue cheese, crumbled) is the backbone of the dish, and plant-based substitutes change both its texture and its flavor. If you need strictly dairy-free, start from the dairy-free salad collection instead.

Does Steak and Blue Cheese Salad contain tree nuts?

Yes: 1/4 cup walnuts, roughly chopped. The full allergen list for this entry is dairy and tree nuts. Where the nuts are a garnish or a texture, toasted sunflower or pumpkin seeds stand in. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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