Description
This Balsamic Steak Gorgonzola Salad with Grilled Corn is a flavorful and hearty main course combining tender grilled flank steak, smoky grilled corn, creamy avocado, and tangy Gorgonzola cheese, all tossed with fresh salad greens and a zesty balsamic vinaigrette. Perfect for a satisfying meal that’s both elegant and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
Steak and Corn
- 1 pound flank steak
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 ear corn, husked
Salad
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/3 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
Dressing
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette dressing
Instructions
- Preheat Grill: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat to prepare for cooking the steak and corn, ensuring a nice sear and smoky char.
- Season Steak: Rub the flank steak evenly with olive oil, salt, and black pepper to enhance flavor and promote a good crust during grilling.
- Grill Corn: Place the husked ear of corn on the grill, turning occasionally for 8 to 10 minutes until lightly charred and smoky.
- Grill Steak: Grill the flank steak for 4 to 6 minutes per side, depending on your preferred level of doneness; remove once cooked.
- Rest Steak: Allow the steak to rest for 5 minutes to retain juices and improve tenderness before slicing.
- Prepare Salad Ingredients: Slice the grilled corn kernels off the cob and thinly slice the rested steak against the grain to keep it tender.
- Assemble Salad: In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, avocado slices, grilled corn kernels, red onion, and crumbled Gorgonzola cheese.
- Add Steak and Dressing: Top the salad mixture with sliced steak. Drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette over the salad.
- Garnish and Toss: Sprinkle chopped fresh basil over the salad, then toss lightly to combine all ingredients just before serving.
Notes
- Letting the steak rest before slicing helps keep it juicy and tender.
- Blue cheese can be used as a substitute if Gorgonzola is not available.
- For enhanced flavor, marinate the steak in balsamic vinaigrette for 30 minutes prior to grilling.
