Steak Salad
Coffee crusted grilled flank steak tops this delicious, easy steak salad recipe. The salad is tossed with a balsamic dressing and topped with goat cheese, avocado and tomatoes!
Ingredients
Coffee Rubbed Steak
- 2 tablespoons ground coffee
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary , chopped
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound flank steak
Salad
- 5.25 ounces spinach spring mix
- ¼ cup balsamic vinaigrette dressing
- ½ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 1 avocado, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup goat cheese, crumbled
Instructions
Coffee Rubbed Steak
- Combine the coffee, brown sugar, salt, pepper, rosemary and fennel seeds in a small bowl.
- Brush 1 tbsp olive oil on the flank steak, then rub with the coffee rub.
- Heat a grill to medium high heat (approximately 450°F).
- Once the grill is heated, add the steak to the grill. Grill for 4 minutes per side.
- Remove the steak from the grill and place on a cutting board.
- Let rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing.
- Use a sharp knife or electric knife to thinly slice the steak against the grain.
Salad
- In a large bowl, toss the spinach spring mix with the balsamic vinaigrette dressing.
- Top the salad with the onions, tomatoes, avocado, goat cheese and grilled, sliced steak.
Notes
- Cast Iron Skillet Method: Instead of a grill, the steak can be cooked on the stove in a cast iron skillet over high heat for 4 minutes per side.
- Grilling Times & Temperatures
- For a rare steak, cook the steak for 3 minutes per side to an internal temperature for 130°F.
- For a medium-rare steak, cook the steak for 4-5 minutes per side to an internal temperature of 135°F.
- For a medium steak, cook the steak for 6-7 minutes per side to an internal temperature of 145°F.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 850kcal (43%)Carbohydrates 33g (11%)Protein 59g (118%)Fat 55g (85%)Saturated Fat 14g (70%)Cholesterol 149mg (50%)Sodium 1454mg (61%)Potassium 1481mg (42%)Fiber 10g (40%)Sugar 16g (18%)Vitamin A 3805mg (76%)Vitamin C 42.4mg (51%)Calcium 179mg (18%)Iron 6.8mg (38%)
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