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Balsamic Steak Gorgonzola Salad with Grilled Corn Recipe

Balsamic Steak Gorgonzola Salad with Grilled Corn Recipe

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This Balsamic Steak Gorgonzola Salad with Grilled Corn is a delightful dish combining tender sirloin steak marinated in balsamic vinegar, a medley of fresh greens, flavorful gorgonzola cheese, and grilled corn for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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Marinade for Steak:

  • 1 lb sirloin steak
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Salad:

  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 4 ounces Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
  • 2 heads endive lettuce, outer leaves removed, halved and roughly chopped into 2 inch pieces
  • 6 cups mixed spring greens
  • 1 corn on the cob, husk removed
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (for drizzling corn)
  • 2 tablespoons basil leaves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons parsley, minced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest

Instructions

  1. Marinate the steak: In a medium-size bowl, combine marinade ingredients, marinate steak in a ziplock bag in the fridge for 30 minutes.
  2. Make the gremolata: Mix basil, parsley, lemon zest, and garlic in a bowl.
  3. Grill the corn: Drizzle corn with olive oil, season, grill, then slice off the kernels.
  4. Grill the steak: Cook steak on a grill until desired doneness, then slice thinly.
  5. Prepare the vinaigrette: Whisk vinaigrette ingredients in a bowl.
  6. Assemble the salad: Toss greens, endives, tomatoes, gorgonzola, corn, and red onion with vinaigrette and gremolata. Top with sliced steak, drizzle with remaining vinaigrette and gremolata.

Notes

  • You can customize this salad by adding nuts or seeds for extra crunch.
  • For a vegetarian option, substitute the steak with grilled portobello mushrooms.

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Keywords: Balsamic Steak Gorgonzola Salad, Grilled Corn Salad, Steak Salad with Gorgonzola