Balsamic Steak Gorgonzola Salad (Printable)
Savory balsamic steak with creamy Gorgonzola and charred grilled corn over fresh mixed greens.
# What You'll Need:
→ Balsamic Steak Marinade
01 - 1 lb flank steak or sirloin
02 - 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
03 - 2 tbsp olive oil
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
06 - 1/2 tsp salt
07 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ Salad Components
08 - 2 ears fresh corn, husked
09 - 1 tbsp olive oil
10 - 4 cups mixed salad greens (arugula, spinach, or spring mix)
11 - 4 oz Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
12 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
13 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
14 - 1 avocado, sliced
→ Balsamic Vinaigrette
15 - 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
16 - 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
17 - 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
18 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
19 - 1/2 tsp salt
20 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
# Method:
01 - Whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Place the steak in a zip-top bag or shallow dish, pour the marinade over, and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes or up to 2 hours for deeper flavor.
02 - While the steak marinates, brush the corn with olive oil and heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high. Grill the corn for 8 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until lightly charred on all sides. Let cool, then cut the kernels off the cob.
03 - Remove the steak from the marinade and grill over medium-high heat to desired doneness, about 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes before thinly slicing across the grain.
04 - Spread the mixed greens across a large serving platter or bowl. Arrange the grilled corn kernels, cherry tomatoes, red onion, avocado slices, and crumbled Gorgonzola over the greens.
05 - Whisk together balsamic vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until fully emulsified.
06 - Drizzle the vinaigrette evenly over the assembled salad, lay the sliced steak on top, and serve immediately.
# Insider Tips:
01 -
- The balsamic marinade does double duty tenderizing the steak and building deep flavor in minutes
- Gorgonzola melts just slightly against warm sliced steak creating these little pockets of creamy richness
- Grilled corn adds a smoky sweetness that cuts through everything beautifully
02 -
- Slicing across the grain is nonnegotiable for flank steak or you will end up chewing each bite forever
- Letting the steak rest is not optional because cutting into it immediately sends all the juices running onto your cutting board instead of staying in the meat
03 -
- Pat the steak dry with paper towels before grilling to get a proper sear instead of steaming it in marinade residue
- Make the vinaigrette in a mason jar and shake it instead of whisking for a faster more reliable emulsion