Steak salad with blue cheese, avocado and basil balsamic dressing
Delicious recipe for steak salad with blue cheese, avocado and basil balsamic dressing, made with grilled or seared beef, diced avocado, crumbled blue cheese, red onions and a basil balsamic salad dressing.
Servings 4 as a starter or side salad, for 2 as a main entrée salad
Ingredients
For the basil balsamic dressing:
- 2-3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar adjust based on your preference
- 3-4 tablespoons olive oil adjust based on your preference
- 1 garlic clove crushed
- 1 tablespoon chopped basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the steak salad:
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 avocado diced or sliced
- ¼ cup pickled red onions or 1/2 red onion - sliced
- 1 medium to large grilled or seared steak cooked to your preference – sliced into strips
- 4 ounces crumbled blue cheese can also use feta/goat cheese/queso fresco
- A few extra chopped basil leaves
Instructions
- To prepare the basil balsamic salad dressing, place the ingredients in a small bowl and whisk lightly. Can be made ahead of time, refrigerate until ready to use.
- To prepare the salad, place the salad greens in a salad bowl, add the diced avocado, red onion slices, steak strips, crumbled blue cheese, and the chopped basil.
- Sprinkle the balsamic dressing over the salad, toss and serve immediately.