Delicious Black and Blue Steak Salad Recipe (2024)

ByCourtney Whitmore

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This classic black and blue salad tastes just as delicious as your restaurant fave!

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Now that we’re getting back into the school year, I wanted to share one of my very favorite easy dinner saladsfor a quick and easy weeknight meal (it also makes a fabulous party salad, might I add), this Black and Blue Steak Salad!

My husband and I really love salads, but we want a hearty steak salad, especially for dinner. You know what I mean? You don’t want to end up hungry an hour later. This black and blue steak salad is so satisfying, and you can tailor it to your favorite flavors – yum!

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What is a Black and Blue Salad?

Great question! It’s a salad primarily consisting of grilled steak strips along with blue cheese among other toppings. That’s why it’s called a “black ‘n blue” salad. Clever, huh?

Tips for Making Black and Blue Steak Salads

  • The beef reigns supreme on a steak salad so opt for a high-quality cut of meat like a Top Sirloin. You could also use flank steak. Beef is truly the star for this salad, which I love, because it’s a nutrient-rich and high-quality protein raised with care and dedication by farmers and ranchers.
  • Beef’s tender, juicy texture is optimum when cooked to medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness. Use an instant-read thermometer horizontally into the side of steaks to determine doneness when grilling.
  • In addition to blue cheese, add a variety of other toppings from thinly sliced red onion, burst tomatoes, and avocado slices. Tailor your toppings to your favorite flavors. Do you have a favorite restaurant black and blue salad (some faves are Newks, O’Charleys and Panera)? Check out their toppings for ideas!
  • Serve with a blue cheese dressing for an extra boost of blue cheese flavor or opt for a mild ranch or balsamic dressing.
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This grilled steak salad is not only perfect for a quick weeknight meal, it’s also fabulous for a dinner party entree! I love to set up a “Make Your Own Salad Bar” for guests. Salads are pretty similar to tacos since everyone has their favorite toppings.

Use white bowls and platters to display all the veggies, cheeses, and dressings. Serve up the steak to your guests and let them build the rest. Happy Guests. Happy Hostess!

For more entertaining ideas with beef, check out my 7 Tips for Throwing the Perfect Barbecue (with a mouth-watering brisket)!

I know you will love this recipe for black and blue salad! Be sure to leave me a comment below, I can’t wait to hear how much you enjoyed it!

For more fabulous salad ideas with beef (among other recipe ideas), be sure to check out the Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. website! It’s loaded with dynamite recipes, y’all! I’m already eyeing the Beef & Asparagus Pasta Tossfor another weeknight meal to try! YUM!

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Black and Blue Steak Salad

Author: Courtney Whitmore

An easy and delicious grilled black and blue steak salad recipe!

SERVINGS 4 people

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Prep Time 1 hour hr

Cook Time 11 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 11 minutes mins

Ingredients

  • 1 beef Top Sirloin Steak Boneless - cut 3/4 inch thick (about 1 pound)
  • 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 6 cups spring mix greens
  • 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1 avocado - thinly sliced
  • 1/4 red onion - thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup dressing of choice

Instructions

  • Place beef in plastic bag with Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Turn steak to coat evenly. Marinate for at least 1 hour in refrigerator.

  • Remove beef from marinade. Place beef on grill, on medium heat. Grill, covered, for 7 to 11 minutes. for medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness, turning occasionally.

  • Remove from grill and slice steaks across the grain.

  • Add cherry tomatoes to grill for 2-3 minutes or until burst.

  • Fill platter or large salad bowl with mixed greens. Top with burst tomatoes, avocado slices, sliced red onion, and blue cheese crumbles. Top with steak and serve with dressing of your choice.

Notes

This delicious and easy Grilled Black and Blue Steak Salad is easy to alter so be sure to pick your very favorite toppings. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 227kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 17gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 1064mgPotassium: 766mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 927IUVitamin C: 26mgCalcium: 109mgIron: 3mg

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Delicious Black and Blue Steak Salad Recipe (2024)

FAQs

How many calories in a black and blue salad? ›

Nutrition Facts
NutrientValue
Calories470
Fats14g
Saturated fats6g
Trans fats0g
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How to make a salad yummier? ›

Toss on a little something extra.

Try herbs, fruit, grains or cheese. Here the list is truly endless. When it comes to grains, go whole and choose something like quinoa, bulgur, farro, or wheat berries. With cheeses like goat or feta, a little goes a long way to add flavor.

How many calories in a steakhouse salad? ›

There are 1170 calories in 1 serving of Outback Steakhouse Steakhouse Salad. * The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How many calories are in 2 cups of salad? ›

Lettuce, mixed greens (2 cup) contains 3.5g total carbs, 1.3g net carbs, 0.3g fat, 1.7g protein, and 19 calories.

Why do salads always taste better in restaurants? ›

1. Restaurants use really good ingredients. Your ingredients can decide whether your salad turns out average or extraordinary, Jamie Simpson, executive chef liaison at The Chef's Garden, told Allrecipes. "Restaurant-quality salads start with restaurant-quality ingredients," he said.

What can I add to my salad to make it better? ›

Add one or more of these protein-rich foods to your salad:
  1. lean meat: chicken or turkey breast, lean steak.
  2. lower-fat cheese: light cheddar, Swiss, mozzarella, feta, goat cheese.
  3. legumes: kidney beans, lentils, chickpeas, white or black beans.
  4. eggs: hard boiled.
  5. soy products: cubed tofu, edamame.

What can I add to my salad to make it nicer? ›

Seeds and nuts are a great salad topper. They add delicious crunch to a salad, and can be roasted with spices for extra flavour. Popular choices are almonds, sunflower seeds, pepitas, pine nuts and peanuts. Make a seed and nut mix that you can keep in a jar ready to toss into your next salad.

How many calories is an average bowl of salad? ›

As an estimate, a small side salad with just greens and a low-calorie dressing might have around 50-100 calories. A larger main course salad with a variety of vegetables, proteins, and toppings could range from 200 to 600 calories or more.

How many calories are in O Charley's black and blue salad? ›

There are 990 calories in 1 serving of O'Charley's Black & Bleu Caesar Salad.

How many calories in a large Cobb salad with blue cheese dressing? ›

Harmon's Large Cobb Salad With Blue Cheese Dressing (1 serving) contains 5g total carbs, 4g net carbs, 25g fat, 16g protein, and 330 calories.

How many calories in a bluegrass blackberry salad? ›

Vinaigrette Salad Kitchen Salads Bluegrass Blackberry (1 serving) contains 26g total carbs, 23g net carbs, 50g fat, 7.5g protein, and 569 calories.

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