Flank steak salad with chimichurri dressing is a vibrant and flavorful dish that is perfect for a summer cookout or a quick and easy weeknight meal. The flank steak is marinated in a mixture of olive oil, garlic, and herbs, then grilled to perfection and sliced against the grain. The chimichurri dressing, a vibrant green sauce made from fresh herbs, olive oil, and red wine vinegar, adds a bright and tangy flavor to the salad. Serve the steak and dressing over a bed of mixed greens, and you have a delicious and healthy meal that is sure to please everyone at the table.
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FLANK STEAK SALAD WITH CHIMICHURRI DRESSING
Provided by Jill Silverman Hough
Categories Food Processor Quick & Easy Graduation Father's Day Backyard BBQ Dinner Steak Summer Grill Grill/Barbecue Healthy Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Combine parsley (with stems), oregano, and garlic in processor; blend 10 seconds. Add 1/2 cup oil, vinegar, and hot pepper sauce; blend until almost smooth. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
- Brush grill rack with oil. Sprinkle steak on both sides with salt and pepper. Grill steak to desired doneness, about 5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer steak to work surface; let rest 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, toss greens in large bowl with some dressing. Transfer to large platter. Sprinkle mozzarella over.
- Thinly slice steak across grain on slight diagonal. Arrange steak atop greens. Drizzle with remaining dressing.
- Available in the cheese section of many supermarkets and at specialty foods stores and Italian markets.
STEAK SALAD WITH ZAATAR CHIMICHURRI
Steps:
- For the dressing: Add the cilantro, mint, parsley, olive oil, sherry vinegar, zaatar, jalapeno, lime juice and shallot to the the jar of a blender. Puree, scraping the sides as needed, until smooth with just a few small chunks remaining. Set aside or refrigerate for up to 3 days in advance.
- For the steaks: Sprinkle the steaks all over with 1 teaspoon salt and a generous amount of pepper. Set aside.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the steaks and cook, flipping halfway through, until a nice golden crust has formed on both sides and the temperature register 125 degrees F (for medium-rare) on an instant-read thermometer, 7 to 8 minutes total. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Return the skillet to the heat and turn to medium. Add more butter to the skillet if it is dry and add the zaatar. Toast until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the shallot and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 5 to 6 minutes. Add the peas and saute until tender but still crisp, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate, leaving any remaining butter in the skillet.
- Meanwhile, mix the arugula and spinach together and place on a platter. Sprinkle with the avocado, radishes, peas and shallots. Slice each steak into thick slices and place atop the salad. Drizzle with the chimichurri dressing and serve immediately with the remaining chimichurri on the side.
FLANK STEAK & PLUM SALAD WITH CREAMY CHIMICHURRI DRESSING RECIPE - (4.6/5)
Provided by á-174535
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Trim fat from meat. Sprinkle meat with cumin and salt. Brush onion slices on both sides with oil; sprinkle with pepper. For a charcoal or gas grill, place meat and onion slices on the rack of a covered grill directly over medium-hot heat. Grill meat for 10 to 14 minutes for medium-rare to medium doneness (145 degrees F to 160 degrees F) and onion slices about 10 minutes or until tender, turning both meat and onion slices once halfway through grilling time. Let meat stand for 5 minutes. Thinly slice meat. Coarsely chop onion. Place mache in a large salad bowl or arrange on a large platter. Top with meat, onion, and plums. Drizzle with half of the Creamy Chimichurri Dressing. If desired, pass remaining dressing. Creamy Chimichurri Dressing Directions: In a small bowl stir together mayonnaise, yogurt, vinegar, and garlic. Stir in parsley, crushed red pepper, and salt. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 1 week. Before serving, if necessary, stir in enough milk to reach desired consistency.
FLANK STEAK WITH CHIMICHURRI SAUCE
The hallmarks to perfect grilled steaks are a great charred crust with some grill marks, seasoning generously and nailing the temperature (doneness). Always consider the thickness of the steak when cooking, knowing the thicker the steak, the longer the cook time (see the Cook's Note below). Chimichurri is a great sauce to know because it belongs to a group of uncooked condiments that touch so many cultures and dishes. If you can make chimichurri, you can make salsa verde and pesto. A rule of thumb is chimichurri is herbal, salsa verde is acidic and pesto is nutty. Choose the right sauce to pair perfectly with your protein or vegetable. Flank steak is a heavily used muscle but will grill amazingly. It's pleasantly chewy with great flavor.
Provided by Jet Tila
Categories main-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Make the chimichurri sauce: Add all the sauce ingredients to a small food processor. Pulse 4 to 6 times, until the herbs are roughly chopped and chunky. Transfer to a serving bowl.
- Cook the steak: Pat the flank steak dry with a paper towel. Season generously with salt and a pinch of ground pepper. Place in a medium bowl and drizzle with the olive oil and soy sauce. Add the onion to the bowl and give it all a massage until combined.
- Heat a grill to high for at least 5 minutes. If using a charcoal or gas grill, wipe the grill grates with a lightly oiled paper towel right before cooking to clean off any char and debris. This will give you a great grill mark and help keep the beef from sticking. Alternatively, place a grill pan over high heat and preheat for at least 5 minutes. Rub a little oil on the pan or spray with nonstick cooking spray.
- Grill the steak for about 3 minutes, or until well browned on one side. Turn the steak over and add the onion to the grill. Cook for another 2 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 125 degrees F (52 degrees C) for medium-rare, or to your desired doneness (see Cook's Note). You just want the onions slightly charred but still crunchy. Transfer the steak and onions to a cutting board and allow to rest, tented with foil, for 5 minutes. Slice the steak against the grain into 1-inch (2.5-cm) planks. Serve the steak over the onions and drizzle with the chimichurri sauce.
STEAK AND PLUM SALAD W/ CHIMICHURRI DRESSING
Make and share this Steak and Plum Salad W/ Chimichurri Dressing recipe from Food.com.
Provided by accountkiller
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- USE: 8ounces beef flank steak - 1teaspoon ground cumin - 1/4teaspoon salt - 1medium sweet onion, such as Vidalia or Maui, sliced horizontally into 1/2-inch-thick slices - 2teaspoons olive oil - 1/4teaspoon freshly ground black pepper - 6cups fresh mache (lamb's lettuce) or baby greens - 4ripe plums, pitted and cut into thin wedges - 1recipe Creamy Chimichurri Dressing.
- DIRECTIONS: Trim fat from meat. Sprinkle meat with cumin and salt. Brush onion slices on both sides with oil; sprinkle with pepper. For a charcoal or gas grill, place meat and onion slices on the rack of a covered grill directly over medium-hot heat. Grill meat for 10 to 14 minutes for medium-rare to medium doneness (145 degrees F to 160 degrees F) and onion slices about 10 minutes or until tender, turning both meat and onion slices once halfway through grilling time. Let meat stand for 5 minutes. Thinly slice meat. Coarsely chop onion.
- DIRECTIONS: Drizzle with half of the Creamy Chimichurri Dressing. If desired, pass remaining dressing.
- USE: 3/4cup light mayonnaise- 1/4cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream - 1tablespoon white vinegar - 3cloves garlic, minced - 3tablespoons snipped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley -1/2teaspoon crushed red pepper 1/8teaspoon salt.
- DIRECITONS: In a small bowl stir together mayonnaise, yogurt, vinegar, and garlic. Stir in parsley, crushed red pepper, and salt. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 1 week. Before serving, if necessary, stir in enough milk to reach desired consistency.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 333.9, Fat 22.7, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 61.7, Sodium 611, Carbohydrate 15.3, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 9.7, Protein 17
FLANK STEAK WITH CHIMICHURRI SAUCE
The vibrant Chimichurri Sauce often is described as "the sauce of life" in Argentina, where barbecue bashes are common. It is used both as a marinade before grilling and as a sauce for serving.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 4h30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Make cuts about 1/2 inch apart and 1/8 inch deep in diamond pattern in both sides of beef. Place beef in shallow glass or plastic dish or resealable food-storage plastic bag.
- To make sauce, in tightly covered container, shake all remaining ingredients. Pour 1 cup of the sauce over beef; turn beef to coat with sauce. To marinate, cover dish or seal bag and refrigerate at least 4 hours but no longer than 24 hours, turning beef occasionally. Cover remaining sauce and set aside to serve with beef.
- Spray grill rack with cooking spray or brush with oil. Heat coals or gas grill for medium heat. (Check the temperature of the coals by placing your hand, palm side down, near but not touching the cooking grill rack. If you can keep your hand there for two seconds (one-thousand one, one-thousand two), the temperature is high; three seconds is medium-high; four seconds is medium; five seconds is low.)
- Remove beef from marinade; set marinade aside. Grill beef uncovered 12 to 16 minutes for medium doneness, brushing with marinade and turning once. Discard any remaining marinade. Cut beef diagonally across grain into thin slices. Serve with remaining sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 750, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fat 5, Fiber 0 g, Protein 35 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 90 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 1/2 g
Tips:
- Choose the right flank steak: Look for a steak that is about 1 1/2 to 2 inches thick and has good marbling. This will ensure that the steak is tender and flavorful.
- Marinate the steak: Marinating the steak for at least 30 minutes will help to tenderize it and add flavor. You can use a simple marinade made with olive oil, garlic, and herbs, or you can try a more complex marinade with ingredients like soy sauce, ginger, and honey.
- Cook the steak over high heat: Flank steak is best cooked over high heat so that it sears quickly and remains tender. You can cook the steak in a grill pan, a cast iron skillet, or on an outdoor grill.
- Let the steak rest before slicing: Once the steak is cooked, let it rest for a few minutes before slicing. This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the steak, making it more tender and flavorful.
- Serve the steak with a flavorful sauce: Flank steak is a great blank canvas for flavorful sauces. You can serve it with a simple chimichurri sauce, a spicy salsa, or a creamy horseradish sauce.
Conclusion:
Flank steak salad with chimichurri dressing is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual gathering. The steak is tender and flavorful, the salad is fresh and crisp, and the chimichurri dressing adds a zesty touch. This recipe is sure to please everyone at your table.
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