Easy Steak Salad with Spinach and Mushrooms
Juicy sirloin steak is soaked in a flavorful lemon balsamic marinade and combined with mushrooms, tomatoes and salad greens in this Easy Steak Salad recipe.
Servings: 4
Equipment
- Stove
Ingredients
For the Steak & Marinade
- 1 pound sirloin steak
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
For the Mushrooms
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 8 ounces baby portobello mushrooms, sliced
For the Tomatoes & Salad Greens
- 6 cups fresh baby spinach leaves
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup sliced red onions
- 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Place steak in a large bowl or a large ziploc bag.
- In a separate mixing bowl combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, worcestershire sauce, garlic, salt and pepper; reserve about ¼-cup of the marinade and set it aside for later to use as salad dressing.
- Pour the rest of the marinade over the steak; cover and let marinate for at least 30 minutes on the counter, or up to 4 hours in the refrigerator.
- In the meantime, work on the mushrooms: Set a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, add butter and let it melt.
- Stir in thyme and rosemary, then stir in the mushrooms; cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until mushrooms are tender.
- Remove mushrooms from skillet and set aside.
- Return skillet to the burner and increase heat to high.
- When skillet is hot, remove steak from marinade, shake off excess liquid, and transfer steak to the hot skillet; cook for 4 minutes, then turn it over and continue to cook for 4 to 6 more minutes, or until internal temperature of the steak registers at 125˚F to 135˚F.
- Remove steak from skillet and transfer to a cutting board; let sit for 5 to 8 minutes before slicing the steak.
- Meanwhile, arrange baby spinach leaves and shredded lettuce on a long serving platter or in a large salad bowl.
- Add tomatoes and mushrooms to the salad.
- Cut steak across the grain into ¼-inch thick slices.
- Add slices of steak to the salad.
- Top with red onions and reserved dressing/marinade.
- Sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese and serve!
Nutrition
Calories: 424kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 774mg | Potassium: 1269mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 5393IU | Vitamin C: 38mg | Calcium: 265mg | Iron: 5mg
