Grilled Steak Salad with Fresh Pico de Gallo

This Grilled Steak Salad is a delicious and refreshing meal, featuring juicy grilled steak over a bed of crisp greens, topped with vibrant fresh pico de gallo. Perfect for a light yet satisfying lunch or dinner!

Ingredients

For the Steak:

• 1 lb flank steak (or ribeye, sirloin)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp cumin
• Juice of ½ lime

For the Salad:

• 4 cups mixed greens (romaine, arugula, or spinach)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• ½ cup red onion, thinly sliced
• ½ avocado, sliced
• ¼ cup crumbled feta or cotija cheese (optional)
• ¼ cup roasted corn (optional)

For the Fresh Pico de Gallo:

• 2 medium tomatoes, diced
• ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
• 1 small jalapeño, finely chopped (optional)
• ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• Juice of 1 lime
• Salt & pepper to taste

For the Dressing:

• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp honey
• ½ tsp Dijon mustard
• Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Prepare the Steak:

   • Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
   • Rub steak with olive oil, lime juice, and seasonings.
   • Grill for 4-5 minutes per side (or until desired doneness).
   • Let steak rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.

2. Make the Pico de Gallo:

   • In a bowl, mix diced tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño, and cilantro.
   • Add lime juice, salt, and pepper. Stir well and set aside.

3. Assemble the Salad:

   • Arrange mixed greens in a large bowl.
   • Top with cherry tomatoes, red onion, avocado, corn, and cheese.

4. Prepare the Dressing:

   • Whisk together olive oil, vinegar, honey, mustard, salt, and pepper.

5. Serve:

   • Place sliced steak on top of the salad.
   • Spoon fresh pico de gallo over the steak.
   • Drizzle with dressing and enjoy!

💡 Tip: For extra flavor, marinate the steak for at least 30 minutes before grilling!