Blackened Steak Salad recipe
This Blackened Steak Salad recipe is a Classic! The flavorful seasoned steak pairs wonderfully with the cool greens, creamy blue cheese dressing, and crisp red onions. Use your favorite prepared brands, or try my Homemade Blackening Seasoning and Blue Cheese Dressing recipes.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Sirloin Steak
- 2 - 4 Tbsp. Blackening Seasoning, to taste
- 1 - 2 heads Romaine Lettuce, trimmed and chopped
- 1/4 - 1/2 Small Red Onion, thinly sliced
- 1 pint Mixed Cherry Tomatoes (about 2 - 2-1/2 cups), halved or quartered
- 1/4 - 1/2 cup Blue Cheese Dressing, 2 Tbsp. per person + more to taste
- 8 - 10 Tbsp. Blue Cheese Crumbles, 2 Tbsp. per person + more to taste
Instructions
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Remove steak from packaging, and pat dry as needed with paper towels. Liberally season both sides and edges with Blackening Seasoning a minimum of 20 minutes (preferably 2 - 4 hours) before cooking. When seasoning several hours in advance, cover and refrigerate the steak. Allow the steak to come to room temperature (20 - 30 minutes) before cooking.
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Prepare salad ingredients before cooking the steak. Wash and trim Romaine, slice onions, and half or quarter cherry tomatoes. Refrigerate if needed.
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When ready to cook: Heat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Cook the steak for 3 - 5 minutes per side, depending on thickness. Check internal temperature with an instant read meat thermometer: 150 - 160°F for medium rare, and up to 170°F if you prefer well done.
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To serve this salad Family Style, Place the Romaine lettuce greens on a big platter first, then add the steak (pre-sliced) on top of the greens. Scatter lots of fresh cherry tomatoes, red onion slices, and blue cheese crumbles over everything. Small dishes of dressing are easy to tuck into the greens so everyone has their own.