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Steakhouse Salad with Grilled Rib Eye and Balsamic Vinaigrette

Ole · June 12, 2014 · 16 Comments

A steakhouse-style salad recipe complete with homemade balsamic vinaigrette and herbed croutons, grill-seared rib eye steak, crumbly cheese, and outdoor dining.
Steakhouse Rib Eye Salad with Aged Balsamic Vinaigrette #recipe via FoodforMyFamily.com


The end of the year is a whirlwind of papers and projects sent home that are currently occupying every inch of the living room rug and the entire dining room table. There are bubbles left over from summer birthday celebrations on the final days of school, a yellow plastic wand littering our front steps.

With wide eyes and voices raised in excitement, the kids eagerly show us and each other all the pictures and notebooks they’ve carried home before abandoning it all and charging out onto the lawn in bare feet. Manilla envelopes with their last trimester grades opened and read and then discarded because school’s out for summer.
– Shaina
Steakhouse Rib Eye Salad with Aged Balsamic Vinaigrette #recipe via FoodforMyFamily.com

Steakhouse Rib Eye Salad with Aged Balsamic Vinaigrette #recipe via FoodforMyFamily.com
As a father of four children, it’s funny how the same milestone can trigger a different experience depending on which child is involved. Recently, Magnus, our youngest, graduated from kindergarten. For the other three it wasn’t such a big deal, they were ready for school at the beginning and it was no surprise when they successfully completed the first year. With Magnus it was different. Not only is he the baby of the family, he also has a July birthday which made him one of the youngest in his class. He worked hard to catch up to his older classmates, and his progress by the end of the school year was truly remarkable.

In our house, celebrating a milestone usually means cooking something special. Each kid has their favorite type of food, so we try to cater to their specific tastes when they have their time in the limelight. While Magnus is still developing his own preferences, there is no doubt that he is a beef man.
Steakhouse Rib Eye Salad with Aged Balsamic Vinaigrette #recipe via FoodforMyFamily.com

Steakhouse Rib Eye Salad with Aged Balsamic Vinaigrette #recipe via FoodforMyFamily.com
Steak dinner. When we hear this phrase, many of us think of heavy slabs of seared meat with massive baked potatoes alongside dense steamed vegetables. While that notion can be warm and comforting around the dark winter dinner table, it becomes less than ideal for a sunny June evening on the patio. Eating steak outdoors lends itself to lighter fare. Leafy greens and light dressings play well with fresh croutons, crumbly cheeses and a thinly sliced rib eye.

A plate like this brings levity to the long summer days and lends itself well to sipping wine while the kids break into a spontaneous game of freeze tag. It is a necessity when the parents are implored by young barefoot messengers to join in the taggery. A dinner of this sort is almost mandatory when the burden of homework is lifted and the morning alarms have been made obsolete for the foreseeable future.

For the occasion, Shaina and I teamed up on a celebratory steak salad. The cool greens and tangy vinaigrette create the perfect nest for a moderate portion of hearty steak punctuated with bright feta and warm, crisp croutons.
Steakhouse Rib Eye Salad with Aged Balsamic Vinaigrette #recipe via FoodforMyFamily.com

Steakhouse Salad with Grilled Ribeye and Balsamic Vinaigrette

Yield: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • For the steak:
  • 1 10-ounce rib eye
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • For the croutons:
  • 12 ounces French bread cubed
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic pressed
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • For the vinaigrette:
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (like Maille)
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 small shallot, finely minced
  • 1/3 – 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons fresh oregano, minced (can substitute other herbs)
  • For the salad
  • 6 cups spring mix greens or baby greens
  • 1 medium or 2 small cucumbers, thinly slices
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
  • 2 green onions, diced
  • 1/4 cup gorgonzola crumbles

Instructions

  • Season each side of the steak with half of the salt and pepper.
  • Heat grill to medium high and place steak on the cooking grate. Flip to an unused portion of the cooking surface after three minutes. After another three minutes flip again. Wait two more minutes and flip a final time.
  • Steak should be medium after another two minutes, verify your preferred doneness with a meat thermometer and remove. Allow the steak to rest for about five minutes before slicing thin.
  • While the steak is resting, mix together all ingredients except the bread in a large bowl. After mixing, add bread cubes and toss to coat evenly. Heat a large skillet to medium and add half of the bread cubes. Stir to flip the toasting croutons every two minutes until most cubes are evenly toasted, about 8-10 minutes total. Remove and repeat with the remaining half of the bread.
  • To prepare the vinaigrette, combine the vinegar, mustard, sea salt, and the shallot in a bowl or cup. Whisk together. While whisking, slowly pour in the olive oil until desired consistency is reached. Stir in the fresh herbs.
  • Toss all the salad ingredients, croutons, steak strips, and the vinaigrette together and serve.
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    Steakhouse Rib Eye Salad with Aged Balsamic Vinaigrette #recipe via FoodforMyFamily.com

    Filed Under: Beef, Featured, Main Course, Recipes, Salads

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    Comments

    1. Tieghan says

      June 12, 2014 at 10:46 pm

      My family is a huge fan of the steak dinner, but I personally love this salad version so much more!! It’s gorgeous!

      Reply
      • Shaina says

        June 13, 2014 at 9:17 am

        I’m with you, Tieghan. While I enjoy a steak dinner, my heart is with this salad.

        Reply
    2. mimi says

      June 13, 2014 at 9:26 am

      This is one beautiful salad! And perfect for summer. Love the dressing as well.

      Reply
    3. Amber | Bluebonnets & Brownies says

      June 13, 2014 at 9:54 am

      I had breakfast, and yet I want to dig into this salad right now, for elevenses. It looks SO good, guys! I love the homemade croutons and dressing too. Nothing elevates simple ingredients like a homemade dressing.

      Reply
    4. TidyMom says

      June 14, 2014 at 8:50 am

      What time can I come for dinner! I’m all over this!

      Reply
    5. Angie says

      June 16, 2014 at 10:57 am

      This salad looks perfect! So much better than the salads actually at steakhouses 🙂

      Reply
    6. Gaby says

      June 17, 2014 at 3:27 pm

      This is gorgeous! I wish I had this for dinner tonight!

      Reply
    7. Miss @ Miss in the Kitchen says

      June 17, 2014 at 10:26 pm

      This is my kind of supper! Summer salads are my favorite and such a smart way to stretch the steak to feed a big family!

      Reply
    8. Sylvie | Gourmande in the Kitchen says

      June 18, 2014 at 2:42 am

      What a special dinner, I bet he was one happy boy!

      Reply
    9. Casey@Good. Food. Stories. says

      June 18, 2014 at 1:45 pm

      I, too, love a good steak dinner, but for some reason the croutons are really calling my name right now. Crooooooutons.

      Reply
    10. Meredith says

      June 19, 2014 at 10:30 am

      Love all of the elements of this gorgeous dinner!

      Reply
    11. Jeanette | Jeanette's Healthy Living says

      June 20, 2014 at 2:50 pm

      Looks like a great summer meal and would satisfy both the salad eaters and meat lovers!

      Reply
    12. Sandy @ ReluctantEntertainer says

      June 25, 2014 at 11:28 am

      This looks amazing Shaina!!

      Reply
    13. shelly (cookies and cups) says

      July 27, 2014 at 7:32 am

      This is fantastic…one of my kiddo’s favorite meals is “steak salad”..and I can’t wait to try your gorgeous version. omg those croutons!

      Reply

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