Beef Salad Bowl (Printable version)
Tender beef slices combined with fresh greens, crisp veggies, and a tangy dressing for a wholesome bowl.
# Ingredient List:
→ Beef
01 - 14 oz beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tbsp soy sauce
04 - 1 tsp black pepper
05 - 1 clove garlic, minced
→ Salad Base
06 - 4 cups mixed salad greens (romaine, spinach, arugula)
07 - 1 medium cucumber, sliced
08 - 1 large carrot, julienned
09 - 7 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
10 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
11 - 1 avocado, sliced
→ Dressing
12 - 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
13 - 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
14 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
15 - 1 tsp honey
16 - Salt and pepper to taste
→ Optional Toppings
17 - 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
18 - 2 tbsp crumbled feta cheese
# How to Make It:
01 - Combine beef slices with olive oil, soy sauce, black pepper, and minced garlic in a medium bowl. Toss to coat evenly and marinate for 10 minutes.
02 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the marinated beef for 2 to 3 minutes per side until browned but still tender. Remove from heat and let rest.
03 - Arrange mixed salad greens, sliced cucumber, julienned carrot, halved cherry tomatoes, red onion, and avocado in a large salad bowl.
04 - Whisk together extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
05 - Slice the cooked beef into bite-sized strips and layer on top of the salad base.
06 - Drizzle the dressing over the salad, then sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and crumbled feta cheese if desired.
07 - Serve immediately to preserve freshness and texture.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- Ready in 30 minutes, which means it actually fits into real life.
- The beef stays tender and the vegetables stay crisp, so it feels fresh, not sad.
- One skillet and a salad bowl, so cleanup is almost forgettable.
- Protein-packed in a way that actually satisfies you.
02 -
- Slice the beef against the grain or it will have a weird stringy texture no matter how good your sear is.
- Don't dress the salad until you're ready to eat it, or the greens will wilt and turn into a sad pile.
03 -
- Slice your beef thinly against the grain, and it will be tender no matter what part of the animal it came from.
- Toast your sesame seeds in a dry pan for 30 seconds before adding them—the difference between bland and something that makes you go mmm is that little moment of heat.