Description
This Steak Cobb Salad is an incredible ultimate lunch option featuring perfectly seared sirloin steak served over a bed of mixed greens, fresh vegetables, hard-boiled eggs, and crumbled feta cheese. The salad is finished with a simple yet flavorful balsamic vinaigrette, making it a satisfying and nutritious meal that is quick to prepare and elegant to serve.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Ingredients
- 8 oz sirloin steak
- 6 cups mixed salad greens (e.g., romaine, spinach, arugula)
- 1 large avocado, diced
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup cucumber, sliced
- ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, quartered
Dressing
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season and Cook Steak: Season the sirloin steak generously with salt and pepper. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the steak for 3-5 minutes on each side, depending on your preferred level of doneness. Remove the steak from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes to retain juices.
- Prepare Greens: While the steak rests, wash and dry the mixed salad greens thoroughly. Place them in a large bowl or on a platter to create the salad base.
- Chop Vegetables: Dice the avocado, halve the cherry tomatoes, slice the cucumber, and thinly slice the red onion. Arrange these fresh vegetables evenly over the bed of greens.
- Slice Steak: After resting, slice the steak into thin strips against the grain for maximum tenderness. Arrange the slices on top of the salad.
- Add Eggs and Cheese: Place the quartered hard-boiled eggs and sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese evenly over the salad.
- Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper until emulsified and well combined.
- Dress the Salad: Drizzle the dressing over the assembled salad just before serving. Toss gently if desired, or serve as is to showcase the vibrant ingredients.
Notes
- Allowing the steak to rest is crucial for juicy, flavorful slices.
- You can substitute feta cheese with blue cheese or goat cheese as preferred.
- Hard-boiled eggs can be prepared in advance to save time.
- Adjust the seasoning and dressing quantities to fit your taste.
- This salad works well with any steak cut if sirloin is unavailable.
