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Juicy Steak Salad Recipe with 42g Protein in 25 Minutes

Steak Salad Recipe
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A healthy and protein-packed steak salad with fresh vegetables and a flavorful dressing.

Ingredients

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  • 2 sirloin steaks or strip steaks, about 6 oz each
  • 4 cups chopped romaine or iceberg lettuce
  • 1 cup sliced cucumber
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ½ green bell pepper, sliced into rings
  • 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
  • 1 tablespoon everything bagel seasoning or sesame seed seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat the steaks dry with paper towels, then season both sides with salt and black pepper.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the steaks and sear for 3–4 minutes per side, or until browned and cooked to your preferred doneness.
  4. Remove the steaks from the skillet and let them rest for 5 minutes.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  6. Arrange the chopped lettuce, sliced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, and green bell pepper on serving plates.
  7. Place the seared steak beside the salad.
  8. Drizzle the dressing over the steak and vegetables.
  9. Sprinkle pumpkin seeds over the steak and everything bagel seasoning over the cucumber tomato salad.
  10. Serve immediately while the steak is warm and the salad is crisp.

Notes

  • Let the steak rest before slicing to retain juices.
  • Adjust seasoning to taste.
  • Use fresh vegetables for the best texture.

Nutrition

Keywords: Healthy Steak Dinner, Cucumber Tomato Salad, High Protein Salad, Low Carb Dinner, Easy Steak Recipe

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