Beef and Blue Salad

Beef and Blue Salad is a hearty and nutritious dish that combines the rich flavors of grilled beef with the tangy taste of blue cheese, served on a bed of fresh greens. This high-protein salad is perfect for a light yet satisfying meal that will leave you feeling energized.

Beef and Blue Salad
20 minutes
Difficulty: Medium
American
550 kcal

Ingredients

  • 200g beef sirloin - sliced
  • 4 cups mixed salad greens
  • 100g blue cheese - crumbled
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes - halved
  • 1/4 cup red onion - thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup walnuts - chopped
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • Salt - to taste
  • Black pepper - to taste

Steps

  1. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
  2. Season the sliced beef sirloin with salt and black pepper.
  3. Grill the beef for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until it reaches your desired level of doneness.
  4. Remove the beef from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing it into strips.
  5. In a large bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and walnuts.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil and balsamic vinegar, then pour over the salad mixture.
  7. Toss the salad to coat all ingredients evenly with the dressing.
  8. Divide the salad mixture between two plates and top each with the grilled beef strips and crumbled blue cheese.
  9. Serve immediately and enjoy your Beef and Blue Salad.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 550
  • Protein: 40 g
  • Carbs: 15 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Sugar: 4 g
  • Sodium: 800 mg
  • Cholesterol: 90 mg
  • Total Fat: 40 g
  • Saturated Fat: 10 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
  • Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

  • High in protein which supports muscle growth and repair.
  • Rich in essential fatty acids from walnuts that promote heart health.

Tags

AmericanHigh ProteinSalad