Description
Balsamic Steak Gorgonzola Salad with Grilled Corn is a vibrant and delicious dish that combines juicy grilled steak, creamy gorgonzola, and sweet grilled corn, all drizzled with a tangy balsamic dressing. Perfect for summer gatherings or a quick weeknight meal, this salad offers an irresistible blend of flavors and textures that will impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz sirloin or flank steak
- 4 oz crumbled gorgonzola cheese
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 2 ears of fresh corn on the cob
- 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the steak generously with salt and pepper. Let it sit at room temperature for 20 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the steak for about 4-6 minutes per side until it reaches your desired doneness (medium-rare at 135°F). Let it rest before slicing.
- Grill corn for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally until charred. Once cool, cut kernels off the cob.
- In a bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper.
- In a large bowl or platter, layer spinach as a base. Top with sliced steak, gorgonzola, and grilled corn kernels.
- Drizzle with dressing just before serving and toss lightly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg