Delicious homemade Family Friendly Beef Salad - easy recipe with step-by-step instructions

Family Friendly Beef Salad

This Family Friendly Beef Salad is a hearty and nutritious dish perfect for any occasion. Packed with juicy, grilled flank steak, fresh vegetables, and a zesty homemade dressing, this salad is both satisfying and healthy. Ideal for a quick weeknight dinner or a weekend family gathering, it's a surefire hit with both kids and adults.

⏱️
15
min prep time
🔥
15
min cook time
🍽️
4
servings
📊
easy
difficulty

🛒Ingredients

  • 1 pound flank steak
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 6 cups mixed salad greens
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cucumber, sliced
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup sliced black olives
  • 1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

🔧Kitchen Tools Needed

  • grill
  • tongs
  • large salad bowl
  • knife
  • cutting board

📝Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    Rub the flank steak with olive oil, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.

  3. 3

    Grill the steak for 5-6 minutes per side or until it reaches your desired level of doneness.

  4. 4

    Remove the steak from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing it thinly against the grain.

  5. 5

    In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, and shredded carrots.

  6. 6

    Top the salad with the sliced steak, crumbled feta cheese, and black olives.

  7. 7

    Drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.

  8. 8

    Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

🥗Nutrition Information

Calories per serving: 450

🏷️Recipe Tags

beefsaladhealthyfamily-friendlyquick dinner

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use a different cut of beef?

Yes, you can substitute flank steak with skirt steak or sirloin for similar results.

How can I make this salad vegetarian?

You can replace the beef with grilled tofu or chickpeas for a vegetarian option.

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