Strawberry-Blue Cheese Steak Salad

Total Time:Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Alma Winberry

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on May 12, 2022

At lunch one day, a friend told me about a steak salad she'd had at a party. It sounded so fantastic I had to try it for myself. My family would eat it nonstop if we could. Can't seem to get enough of that tangy dressing! —Alma Winberry, Great Falls, Montana

Health Tip: If you’re looking to trim calories, leave off the walnuts and blue cheese; they’re adding almost 40 calories per serving.
Editor’s Note: To toast nuts, cook in a skillet over low heat until lightly browned, stirring occasionally.
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Strawberry-Blue Cheese Steak Salad

Yield:4 servings
Prep:20 min
Cook:10 min

Ingredients

  • 1 beef top sirloin steak (3/4 inch thick and 1 pound)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • salad:
    • 1 bunch romaine, torn (about 10 cups)
    • 2 cups fresh strawberries, halved
    • 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
    • 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
    • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
    • Reduced-fat balsamic vinaigrette
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Directions

  1. Season steak with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add steak; cook 5-7 minutes on each side until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Remove from pan; let stand 5 minutes. Cut steak into bite-sized strips; toss with lime juice.
  2. On a platter, combine romaine, strawberries and onion; top with steak. Sprinkle with cheese and walnuts. Serve with vinaigrette.