Balsamic Grilled Steak Salad for Summer Dinner
Ultimate Grilled Balsamic Steak Salad with Creamy Gorgonzola & Sweet Corn features tender grilled steak, charred sweet corn, crisp greens, and tangy balsamic dressing topped with creamy Gorgonzola.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes plus marinating
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes plus marinating
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds flank steak
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar divided
1/4 cup olive oil divided
3 cloves garlic minced
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard plus 1 teaspoon for dressing
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt divided
1/2 teaspoon black pepper divided
3 ears fresh sweet corn
5 cups mixed greens
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/2 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
1 teaspoon honey
Instructions
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Whisk 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons olive oil garlic Dijon thyme 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper to create marinade.
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Marinate steak 30 minutes to 4 hours in refrigerator.
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Preheat grill to medium high and lightly oil grates.
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Grill steak 4 to 6 minutes per side for medium rare then rest 10 minutes before slicing against the grain.
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Brush corn with olive oil and grill 8 to 10 minutes until lightly charred then slice kernels from cob.
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Whisk remaining balsamic vinegar olive oil Dijon honey salt and pepper for dressing.
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Toss greens tomatoes onion and corn with half the dressing.
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Top with sliced steak and Gorgonzola then drizzle remaining dressing lightly over salad.
Notes
Rest steak before slicing to keep juices inside. Do not overdress greens. Slice steak thinly against the grain for tenderness.