A refreshing summer salad combining grilled steak, charred corn, peppery greens, juicy tomatoes, red onion, crumbled Gorgonzola, and a bright gremolata, all topped with a tangy balsamic vinaigrette.
Author:laura
Prep Time:10 minutes (+30 minutes marinade)
Cook Time:20 minutes
Total Time:40 minutes
Yield:2–3 servings
Category:Salad
Method:Grilling
Cuisine:American
Ingredients
1 lb sirloin steak
2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
½ tsp Dijon mustard
¼ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp coarse salt
¼ tsp ground black pepper
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
½ red onion, thinly sliced
4 oz Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
2 heads endive, roughly chopped
6 cups mixed spring greens
1 ear corn, husk removed
1 Tbsp olive oil (for the corn)
2 Tbsp basil, minced
2 Tbsp parsley, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 Tbsp lemon zest
3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
½ tsp Dijon mustard
Salt and fresh black pepper to taste
Instructions
Whisk together the marinade ingredients and marinate the steak in a ziplock bag for about 30 minutes in the fridge.
Combine basil, parsley, lemon zest, and garlic in a bowl for the gremolata and set aside.
Drizzle corn with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and grill over medium-high heat for about 10 minutes, turning to char evenly. Cool and slice kernels off the cob.
Grill steak for 4–5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.
Whisk together vinaigrette ingredients in a small bowl.
Toss half the vinaigrette and half the gremolata with greens, endive, tomatoes, corn, Gorgonzola, and red onion in a large bowl.
Top with sliced steak and drizzle with remaining vinaigrette and gremolata before serving.
Notes
Grill steak and corn ahead for easy assembly.
Use different greens or cheeses for variation.
Frozen fire-roasted corn can be a substitute.
Mix gremolata into the vinaigrette for a smoother finish.
Add honey or maple syrup to the dressing for sweetness.