Gorgonzola Steak Salad
This gorgonzola steak salad is the steakhouse salad, made at home for a fraction of the bill. Seared sirloin, charred pineapple, red onion, and slivered almonds over spring mix, all tossed in a gorgonzola dressing that's made with greek yogurt instead of mayo. It's naturally gluten free and takes under an hour.
The pineapple is the part people don't expect. A few minutes on the grill or in the same skillet as the steak and it goes sweet and smoky, which is exactly what a sharp, creamy dressing needs!
Ingredients & Notes
Steak
- Steak - Sirloin, filet, strip, or skirt steak works best.
- Sea salt - Not only does salt enhance the flavor of foods but when added to steak, it helps draw out excess moisture making the meat extra tender.
- Olive oil - This is only necessary if you’re cooking your steak on cast iron instead of grilling but helps prevent the meat from sticking and creates a beautiful sear.
Gorgonzola salad
- Pineapple - When grilled the natural sugars in pineapple caramelize and create a bold sweetness that compliments the savoriness of the steak perfectly.
- Baby spring mix - A bed of baby spring mix forms the base of the salad.
- Red onion - Included for a nice tangy taste and a bit of extra texture.
- Slivered almonds - These and the red onion give the salad a nice crunch. Feel free to replace them with any other nut or seed you prefer.
Gorgonzola dressing
- Greek yogurt - This forms the base of the dressing in place of the mayo or sour cream and it keeps the tang without the heaviness. Use any yogurt you’d like. Just make sure it’s unflavored!
- Gorgonzola - Similar to blue cheese, this makes the gorgonzola super creamy while adding a hint of tang.
- Milk - Helps combine the ingredients, making the dressing smooth. Any milk you have on hand and like best works great.
- Olive oil - Forms an emulsion blending all the ingredients and making the dressing extra rich.
- Garlic - Fresh garlic works best to add an element of savoriness.
What is Gorgonzola Cheese?
Gorgonzola is a type of blue cheese from cow's, sheep's, or goat's milk. It has distinctive blue veins throughout the cheese and has a milder, creamier taste than traditional blue cheese.
Can I Use Feta Cheese?
Feta cheese can easily be swapped for the gorgonzola. Make sure to use feta crumbles, not the block of feta as it will blend better.
Step-by-Step Instructions
This gorgonzola salad with steak might look gourmet, but it’s really simple to make. All you’ll need is a grill or cast iron skillet, a blender, and a large mixing bowl, and you will be ready to cook!
Ansley's Tips
- Pat your steak well with a paper towel to remove any excess moisture. This will allow the steak to soak up the salt and cook evenly.
- A meat thermometer is key to ensuring your steak is cooked to your liking. Insert it into the middle of the steak after it has cooked on both sides for 5 minutes to see how much more time it needs.
- Blend the dressing ingredients well in the blender. There will be a few little clumps from the gorgonzola, but it should resemble a thick salad dressing. Taste test the dressing with a spoon to make sure it’s seasoned to your liking.
- Toss the salad ingredients well with the gorgonzola dressing. This is one of those salads that is best enjoyed well-tossed with the dressing. Leave a little dressing on the side if needed for guests to add more if desired.
How to Store
If you anticipate having leftovers, reserve some of the salad mix without the dressing, and store it in an airtight container. Do the same with the salad dressing. The salad mix will keep for 2 - 3 days in the fridge. The salad dressing will keep for up to 2 weeks in the fridge - shake or stir well before serving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Greek yogurt, crumbled gorgonzola, a splash of milk, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper, blended smooth. Traditional versions start with mayo or sour cream while mine starts with yogurt.
A baby spring mix will provide the perfect amount of crunchiness and leafiness. You can also mix some spinach and romaine to achieve a similar mixture.
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Recipe
Gorgonzola Steak Salad
Equipment
- 1 Blender
Ingredients
For the steak
- 1 ½ lb steak - sirloin, filet, strip, or skirt are best
- sea salt
- olive oil - if cooking steak on cast iron
For the salad
- 2 cup pineapple - grilled
- 3 cups baby spring mix
- ½ red onion - chopped (approx. ½ cup)
- ½ cup slivered almonds
For the dressing
- ⅓ cup greek yogurt
- ½ cup gorgonzola
- ¼ cup milk of choice
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 garlic clove
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Remove the steak from the fridge and allow them to sit at room temperature for at least 15 minutes. Pat the steak dry with a paper towel and season well with sea salt. If grilling, preheat the grill to 400 F or heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat with some olive oil. Cook the steak for 5 - 7 minutes on each side until desired doneness. Use a meat thermometer to verify the internal temperature. Remove the steak from the heat at 130 F for medium rare and 140 F for medium. Let the steak rest for 5 minutes before cutting into strips.1 ½ lb steak, sea salt, olive oil
- On the grill or in the same cast iron skillet, sear the pineapple for 3 minutes on each side until lightly charred. Transfer to a plate, cut into chunks, and set aside.2 cup pineapple
- Prepare the dressing by adding the greek yogurt, gorgonzola, milk, olive oil, garlic clove, sea salt, and black pepper to a blender and mix well. The dressing will be slightly runny yet thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.⅓ cup greek yogurt, ½ cup gorgonzola, ¼ cup milk of choice, 2 Tbsp olive oil, 1 garlic clove, ½ tsp sea salt, ¼ tsp black pepper
- Assemble the salad in a large bowl by adding the spring mix, red onions, slivered almonds, and pineapple. Toss everything together with the dressing until well combined.3 cups baby spring mix, ½ red onion, ½ cup slivered almonds
- Serve the salad with a few strips of steak on top, extra gorgonzola crumbles, if desired, and enjoy!
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