Flank Steak Spinach Salad Recipes

STEAK AND SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Arrange spinach on a large plate. Sprinkle with cranberries and walnuts, and arrange tomato slices on top. Set aside.
• In a non-stick skillet (or a regular skillet coated with non-stick spray) cook steak over medium heat until no pink remains and steak is thoroughly cooked.
• Arrange cooked steak over salad. Sprinkle salt and pepper on top, and drizzle with your favorite dressing. Note: I suggest using a light flavored dressing. Citrus dressings taste especially good on this salad!

FLANK STEAK SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Marinate the steak in 1/4 cup of the balsamic dressing for at least 1 hour.
• Preheat the oven to 350°F.
• Combine the squash, almonds, salt, chili powder, coriander, cayenne and olive oil in a bowl and toss to combine and coat the squash. Roast the squash mixture for 20-25 minutes or until the squash is soft, stirring every few minutes to prevent the almonds from burning.
• Towards the end of roasting the squash, prepare the steak: Heat a ribbed cast iron pan or griddle (ribbed isn't necessary but it makes nice grill marks) over medium high heat. Once hot, spray with vegetable spray and add the marinated steak. Sear on both sides until cooked to desired doneness. Transfer the steak to a cutting board and let rest for a couple of minutes. Use a sharp knife to cut the steak into very thin slices.
• Assemble the spinach leaves on the plates, top with some of the butternut squash mixture, lay some steak slices on top, add some red onion slices, drizzle with balsamic dressing and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

FLANK STEAK SALAD

Steps:

• In a shallow dish, combine the lime juice, soy sauce, garlic and ginger; add the beef and turn to coat. Cover; refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight., Drain beef and discard marinade. Lightly oil the grill rack. Grill beef, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Let stand for 10 minutes. To serve, thinly slice across the grain., Meanwhile, in a blender, combine the vinegar, soy sauce, ketchup, onion, sugar, garlic, ginger, salt and pepper; cover and process until pureed. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream., Place romaine and tomatoes in a large bowl. Drizzle with vinaigrette; toss to coat. Divide among eight plates; top with steak.

FLANK STEAK SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Place staeks in gallon sized resealable plastic bag; add 3/4 cup salad dressing. Seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate overnight. Prepare the rice according to package directions. In a bowl, combine the rice with 1/2 cup salad dressing. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
• Drain and discard marinate from steaks. Grill steaks, uncovered over medium heat for 6-8 minutes on each side, or until meat reaches desired doneness.
• Let stand 10 minutes. Thinkly slice against the grain; cool to room temperature.
• To serve, arrange spinach on a large platter. top with the rice, mushrooms, onion, tomatoes, and steak. Sprinkle with almonds; drizzle with remaining salad dressing.

FLAT IRON STEAK AND SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat; lightly oil the grate.
• Season the flat iron steak on both sides with salt and pepper. Cook to desired degree of doneness on preheated grill, about 5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Let rest in a warm area while proceeding with the recipe.
• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the onion, and cook until it begins to soften, about 4 minutes. Pour in the Italian salad dressing, and bring to a boil, then stir in the red peppers and mushrooms. Reduce heat to medium, and cook until the peppers are tender, about 5 minutes.
• Remove the vegetables from the skillet with a slotted spoon, and set aside. Increase the heat to medium-high, and add the red wine. Simmer the salad dressing and wine until it has reduced to a syrupy sauce, about 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, divide the spinach leaves onto serving plates. Thinly slice the flat iron steak across the grain. Spoon the warm, cooked vegetable mixture over the spinach leaves, then place the sliced steak on top. Spoon on the reduced red wine sauce, and finally, sprinkle with blue cheese.

GRILLED FLANK STEAK, PORTOBELLO AND GREEN BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Make marinade:
• Combine 2 tablespoons olive oil, 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, orange juice, 2 teaspoons minced garlic, chili flakes, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a bowl and whisk. Place steak and mushrooms in a glass baking dish or sealable plastic bag and pour marinade on top. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 or up to 4 hours.
• Make dressing:
• Combine remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, 3 tablespoons vinegar, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, water, mustard, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Whisk until incorporated.
• Place green beans in a steamer basket over a few inches of boiling water and steam until tender-crisp, about 3 minutes. Allow to cool in the refrigerator, or to cool quickly, drain and plunge in a bowl of ice water for 2 minutes. Drain and reserve.
• Spray a grill or grill pan with nonstick cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat. Remove steak and mushrooms from marinade, and discard marinade. Grill steak until medium-rare and mushrooms until cooked through but still juicy, about 4 to 5 minutes per side for both steak and mushrooms. Remove to a cutting board and let rest about 10 minutes. Cut steak across the grain into 1/4-inch slices; cut mushrooms into 1/4-inch slices.
• To assemble salad, toss steak slices, mushroom slices, spinach leaves, tomatoes, green beans and onions with dressing. Divide among 4 plates.
• Excellent source of: Protein, Fiber, Vitamin A, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin K, Pantothenic Acid, Copper, Iron, Manganese, Phosphorus, Potassium, Selenium, Zinc
• Good source of: Thiamin, Calcium, Magnesium

BALSAMIC STEAK SALAD

Steps:

• For dressing, whisk together first six ingredients. Place steak and 1/4 cup dressing in a resealable plastic bag; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight. Reserve remaining dressing; cover and refrigerate until serving., Drain beef, discarding marinade. Grill steak, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 160°), 6-8 minutes per side. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing., To serve, divide salad greens among four plates. Top with steak, tomatoes, radishes and avocado; sprinkle with cranberries and, if desired, cheese and pepper. Serve with reserved dressing.

SPICE-RUBBED FLANK STEAK SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Season both sides of the flank steak generously with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne. Massage the spices into the steak well.
• In an oiled skillet, cook steak for 2-3 minutes on both sides (depending on desired doneness), flipping once.
• Remove steak from skillet and allow to rest on a cutting board for 10 minutes. Allowing the steak to rest before cutting it allows the juices to resettle.
• While the steak rests, combine the mustard, honey, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Whisk to combine. Set aside.
• Cut the steak against the grain.
• Assemble the salad with mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, avocados, shredded carrots, and red onion. Top with cut steak.
• Serve with dressing.
• Enjoy!