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Fresh Steak Avocado Salad Recipe Easy Homemade Balsamic Vinaigrette

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A quick and easy fresh steak avocado salad with a homemade balsamic vinaigrette, combining tender steak, creamy avocado, and crisp greens for a satisfying and healthy meal.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces skirt steak or flank steak, trimmed and thinly sliced
  • 1 ripe avocado, peeled, pitted, and sliced
  • 4 cups mixed greens or baby spinach
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro or parsley
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced
  • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Pat the skirt steak dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper on both sides. Let it rest at room temperature for about 10 minutes.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to make the vinaigrette. Adjust sweetness or acidity as needed and set aside.
  3. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until very hot (about 2-3 minutes). Add the steak and sear for 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare or longer if preferred. Remove steak and let rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes.
  4. Slice the steak thinly against the grain using a sharp knife.
  5. In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, and chopped herbs.
  6. Gently fold in the sliced avocado, being careful not to mash it.
  7. Drizzle about half the balsamic vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat evenly. Add the sliced steak on top and drizzle with the remaining vinaigrette.
  8. Serve immediately for best texture and freshness.

Notes

Rest the steak after cooking to keep it juicy. Slice steak against the grain for tenderness. Toss avocado gently to avoid mashing. Make vinaigrette just before tossing salad to keep flavors fresh. Store leftovers separately to prevent avocado browning.

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