Description
This hearty and flavorful Steak Salad is packed with crisp veggies, crunchy chickpeas, juicy steak, and a creamy Green Goddess Dressing. It’s perfect for a weeknight dinner or a healthy, protein-packed meal. The fresh herbs in the dressing add a burst of flavor, making every bite delicious!
Ingredients
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For the Salad:
- 1 pound boneless ribeye steak
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 10–12 cups chopped little gem or romaine lettuce
- 1/2 cup Castelvetrano olives, halved
- 4 oz feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 large avocado, diced
- 1 cup crispy chickpeas (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced radish
- 1/2 cup English cucumber, sliced into half-moons
- 1/3 cup pumpkin seeds
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion
- Fresh basil and mint, for garnish
For the Green Goddess Dressing:
- 1/2 cup parsley
- 1/4 cup basil
- 1/4 cup tarragon
- 1/4 cup dill
- 1/4 cup mint
- 2 green onions
- 1 cup whole milk Greek yogurt
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the Steak: Remove the steak from the fridge 30–45 minutes before cooking to allow it to come to room temperature.
- Make the Dressing: Blend all dressing ingredients in a food processor or blender until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, toss the chopped lettuce with a few spoonfuls of the dressing. Add the olives, feta, avocado, chickpeas, radish, cucumber, pumpkin seeds, green onion, and fresh herbs.
- Cook the Steak:
- Pat the steak dry with paper towels, then season generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add a little avocado or olive oil.
- Cook the steak for 4-5 minutes per side until a deep brown crust forms. Flip and cook an additional 3-5 minutes (depending on preferred doneness).
- Remove the steak from the skillet and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing against the grain.
- Serve: Arrange the sliced steak over the salad and drizzle with additional Green Goddess Dressing.
Notes
- Steak Doneness Guide: 125°F (rare), 135°F (medium-rare), 145°F (medium), 155°F (medium-well), 160°F (well done).
- Meal Prep Tip: Store salad ingredients separately from the dressing for the freshest results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg