The Spicy Olive's Balsamic Steak and Walnut Salad

The Spicy Olive Grilled Steak Salad with Walnut Dressing

The Spicy Olive's Balsamic Steak and Walnut Salad

The Spicy Olive Grilled Steak Salad with Walnut Dressing

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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 small red onion sliced
  • 1/2 cup The SPicy Olive's Ultra Premium extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup walnuts coarsely chopped
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 2 pound flat iron, hanger, or tri-tip steak
  • 2 tablespoons The Spicy Olive's Tuscan Herb Olive Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Mortar and Pestle Burger Blend available at The Spicy Olive
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/3 cup The Spicy Olive's 18 year aged Traditional Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon The Spicy Olive's Champagne & Roasted Garlic Mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 romaine heart torn
  • 2 oz Blue Cheese crumbled

Method
 

  1. Preheat grill. Saute 1 thinly sliced red onion in 1/2 cup olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat until golden and tender (about 3-4 minutes). Add walnuts and garlic, cook stirring occasionally, 3 or 4 minutes until walnuts start to brown. Remove from heat and cool.
  2. Rub steak with Tuscan Herb olive oil, burger blend, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Grill steak 5-7 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness is reached (145-150 degrees for med rare). Remove steak from grill and allow to rest 5 minutes. Slice thin
  3. Whisk together balsamic vinegar and mustard. Gradually whisk in the walnut and oil mixture. Arrange lettuce on serving platter, drizzle with 1/4 cup of the salad dressing mixture. Top with steak slices. Sprinkle on blue cheese. Drizzle the remaining salad dressing and serve.