Ribeye Steak Salad With Balsamic Vinaigrette

Portions:4
Total time 20 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 1 ribeye steak
  • salt & pepper to season steak
  • 1 head of romaine chopped
  • 4 eggs hardboiled
  • 1 cup of fresh green beans cut into 1″ pieces
  • 1 pint of cherry tomatoes halved
  • ½ cup of raw walnuts or pecans
  • 4 oz. of crumbled goat cheese

BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE:

  • 2 tablespoons of dijon mustard {gluten-free}
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1 teaspoon of dry basil
  • ¼ cup of balsamic vinegar
  • ½ cup of olive oil
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Heat grill to medium high heat.
  • Season ribeye with salt and pepper on both sides.
  • Place ribeye on grill and cook each side for 5-6.
  • Remove from grill and let sit, do not cut until you are ready to assemble salad.
  • Make the balsamic vinaigrette, add dijon mustard, garlic clove, dry basil, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper to a bowl and whisk until combined.
  • {sometimes I just put everything in a mason jar and shake} Set aside.
  • Next, bring a small pot of water to a boil.
  • Add fresh green beans cut to pot.
  • Cook for 2-3 and immediately throw in an ice bath to shock them and stop the cooking process. {this is called “blanching”}
  • To assemble salad, pull out 4 large dishes and evenly distribute chopped romaine romaine, hardboiled eggs, cherry tomatoes, fresh green beans, walnuts or pecans, crumbled goat cheese, and chopped ribeye.
  • Serve with homemade balsamic vinaigrette.
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Course Beef / Salad