Best 7 Grilled Flank Steak Salad Recipes

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Grilled flank steak salad is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a summer cookout or a quick weeknight dinner. The flank steak is marinated in a flavorful mixture of herbs and spices, then grilled to perfection. It is then sliced thin and served over a bed of fresh greens, cherry tomatoes, avocado and a tangy dressing. This salad is packed with protein, vitamins, and minerals, making it a nutritious and satisfying meal. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can easily create a grilled flank steak salad that is sure to impress your friends and family.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

GRILLED FLANK STEAK AND CORN SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY



Grilled Flank Steak And Corn Salad Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: corn, olive oil, salt, black pepper, flank steak, smoked paprika, brown sugar, chili powder, onion powder, ground cumin, chipotle powder, garlic powder, canola oil, red fresno chilies, avocado, red onion, cherry tomato, jalapeñoes, honey, lime juice

Provided by Matthew Johnson

Categories     Dinner

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

4 ears corn
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 tablespoon salt, plus more to taste
1 teaspoon black pepper, plus more to taste
2 lb flank steak
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons chipotle powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder
canola oil, for greasing
3 red fresno chilies, seeded and sliced
1 avocado, chopped
½ red onion, chopped
1 cup cherry tomato, halved
2 jalapeñoes, sliced
1 tablespoon honey
½ cup lime juice

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, drizzle the corn with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Massage the corn until fully coated. Set aside.
  • In a small bowl, combine the paprika, salt, brown sugar, chili powder, onion powder, cumin, garlic powder, chipotle powder, and black pepper and mix together.
  • Sprinkle the dry rub all over both sides of the flank steak. Rub in the spices.
  • On a heated grill or grill pan greased with canola oil, add the seasoned flank steak and cook until it begins to char slightly, about 3 minutes each side. Remove from the grill and let rest for at least 15 minutes to cool and keep the juices inside.
  • Add the seasoned corn to the grill pan. Cook until charred slightly, 3-5 minutes per side. Remove the corn from the grill and set aside to cool.
  • Set a small bowl upside-down inside a large bowl. Stand the corn cobs on the small bowl and cut off the kernels. Remove the small bowl.
  • Add the chiles, avocado, red onion, cherry tomatoes, jalapeños, lime juice, honey, salt, pepper, and the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Mix to combine.
  • Cut the meat into ½ inch (1 cm) slices.
  • Top with the corn salad and serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 455 calories, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 35 grams, Sugar 10 grams

BALSAMIC-GRILLED FLANK STEAK AND ARUGULA SALAD



Balsamic-Grilled Flank Steak and Arugula Salad image

There are salads, and then there's the Chateau Ste. Michelle Flank Steak & Arugula Salad - perfect for grilling and chilling with BFFs.

Provided by Chateau Ste Michelle

Categories     Salad     Beef and Pork Salad Recipes     Beef Salad Recipes

Time 8h35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
6 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon shallot, minced
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 ½ pounds flank steak (about 1-inch thick)
3 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
½ pound quality white cheddar cheese (such as Beecher's Flagship)
1 pint cherry tomatoes
1 (5 ounce) package arugula
1 drizzle extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper

Steps:

  • Whisk together the 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, 6 tablespoons olive oil, Dijon, garlic, shallot, salt, and pepper. Place steak in a zip-top bag, pour balsamic mixture over, seal tightly, and refrigerate, 8 hours or overnight.
  • Heat grill and add marinated steak. Grill each side of the steak for 5 minutes, turning 90 degrees after 2 1/2 minutes to create a diamond mark on the steak. Remove from grill once internal temperature reaches 140 degrees F (60 degrees C). Brush with 3 teaspoons balsamic vinegar, season with salt, then cover and let rest for 10 minutes.
  • While steak is resting, grate cheese and slice cherry tomatoes in half. Cut the steak into thin slices and serve over a bed of arugula. Garnish with cherry tomatoes, cheese, a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil, and freshly cracked pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404.3 calories, Carbohydrate 5.7 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 31.8 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 24.2 g, SaturatedFat 11.9 g, Sodium 750.1 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

GRILLED FLANK STEAK, PORTOBELLO AND GREEN BEAN SALAD



Grilled Flank Steak, Portobello and Green Bean Salad image

Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h55m

Yield 4 servings, serving size: 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup olive oil
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 1/4 pound flank steak, trimmed of all visible fat
4 large portobello mushroom caps (about 3/4 to 1 pound), wiped clean with a paper towel
1 tablespoon water
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
3/4 pound green beans, trimmed
1 (5-ounce) bag baby spinach leaves (5 cups baby spinach, lightly packed)
4 vine-ripened tomatoes (1 pound), each sliced into 8 wedges
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Fat 19 grams, SaturatedFat 4.5 grams, Cholesterol 45 milligrams, Sodium 330 milligrams, Carbohydrate 25 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 37 grams

GRILLED FLANK STEAK SALAD



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"This is one of our favorite recipes," writes Mitzi Sentiff of Annapolis, Maryland. "The marinade gives the meat such a wonderful flavor." TIP: "All you need to complete this meal is some good bread," Mitzi notes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup olive oil
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 beef flank steak (3/4 pound)
1 package (5 ounces) spring mix salad greens
1 plum tomato, cut into wedges
1/4 cup sliced radishes
1/4 cup chopped celery
2 green onions, cut into 1-inch strips

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk the first six ingredients. Pour 1/3 cup into a shallow dish; add steak and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade for dressing., Drain and discard marinade from steak. Grill, covered, over indirect medium heat for 11-12 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Cut across the grain into thin slices., In a large serving bowl, combine the greens, tomato, radishes, celery, onions and beef. Drizzle with reserved marinade; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts :

GRILLED FLANK STEAK WITH SPICY PEPPER AND WATERMELON SALAD



Grilled Flank Steak with Spicy Pepper and Watermelon Salad image

Provided by Dorie Greenspan

Categories     Pepper     High Fiber     Father's Day     Backyard BBQ     Dinner     Watermelon     Meat     Steak     Summer     Grill     Grill/Barbecue     Bon Appétit     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

Flank Steak:
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon grapeseed oil or olive oil
2 garlic cloves, pressed
1 teaspoon hot chili paste (such as sambal oelek)*
1/2 teaspoon grated peeled fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon honey
1 1 1/2-pound flank steak
Pepper and watermelon salad:
1/4 cup hot chili sauce (such as sriracha)*
1/4 cup grapeseed oil or olive oil
3 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
1 1/4 teaspoons honey
4 large bell peppers, preferably assorted colors, cut into 1/2-inch squares
2 tablespoons minced red jalapeño chiles
2 cups 1/2-inch cubes seedless watermelon

Steps:

  • For steak: Whisk all ingredients except flank steak in 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish. Add steak; turn to coat. Cover and let marinate at room temperature 2 hours, turning occasionally. Alternatively, cover and chill at least 4 hours and up to 1 day. Bring to room temperature before grilling.
  • For pepper and watermelon salad:
  • Whisk hot chili sauce, oil, vinegar, and honey in small bowl; season dressing with salt and pepper. Place peppers and chiles in large bowl. Toss with 6 tablespoons dressing. Let marinate 2 hours at room temperature. DO AHEAD: Can be made 8 hours ahead. Cover dressing and salad separately and chill. Bring to room temperature before serving.
  • Prepare barbecue (high heat). Grill steak with some marinade still clinging until cooked to desired doneness, about 4 minutes per side for rare. Transfer to work surface; let rest 10 minutes. Thinly slice steak against grain; transfer to platter. Drizzle with some of remaining dressing from salad.
  • Toss watermelon into pepper salad. Serve flank steak and salad with remaining dressing alongside. * Available in the Asian foods section of many supermarkets and at Asian markets.

GRILLED FLANK STEAK SALAD WITH PARMESAN CRISPS



Grilled Flank Steak Salad with Parmesan Crisps image

Any cookout becomes a special occasion when this is on the menu.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 2h35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb beef flank steak
1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette dressing or Italian dressing
1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1 lb fresh asparagus spears, trimmed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
6 cups torn romaine lettuce
1/2 cup thinly sliced radishes
Additional 1/4 cup dressing
6 tablespoons finely shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In large nonmetal dish or resealable food-storage plastic bag, place steak and 1/2 cup dressing; turn to coat. Cover dish or seal bag; refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight to marinate.
  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray large cookie sheet with cooking spray.
  • To make Parmesan Crisps, spoon heaping teaspoonfuls Parmesan cheese in 12 mounds on cookie sheet. Spread each mound into 2-inch circle. Bake 6 to 8 minutes or until light brown. Carefully remove from pan to cooling rack. (Crisps may be made up to 2 days ahead and kept between layers of waxed paper in airtight container at room temperature.)
  • Heat gas or charcoal grill. Remove steak from marinade; reserve marinade. Sprinkle steak with cracked black pepper. Place steak on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 15 to 18 minutes or until desired doneness, turning halfway through grilling. Let stand 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, toss asparagus with reserved marinade. Place asparagus in grill basket (grill "wok"); discard any remaining marinade. Place asparagus on grill. Cover grill; cook 6 to 8 minutes, turning occasionally, until tender. Season asparagus with salt and pepper.
  • In large bowl, toss lettuce, radishes and the additional 1/4 cup dressing. Divide lettuce mixture among 4 dinner plates. Cut steak across grain into thin slices. Divide steak slices and asparagus evenly among plates. Serve with Crisps.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 3 g, Protein 39 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 700 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

CAPRESE SALAD WITH GRILLED FLANK STEAK



Caprese Salad with Grilled Flank Steak image

This is a fresh, healthy, easy-to-make salad with a twist to the usual restaurant versions. It can be served in small portions as an appetizer salad, or in large portions as a whole meal. This recipe is for 4 larger salads.

Provided by cookinmama

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Caprese Salad Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tomatoes, diced
1 (4 ounce) ball fresh mozzarella, cut into 1-inch cubes
¼ cup coarsely chopped fresh basil
1 clove garlic, minced, or more to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound flank steak
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (6.5 ounce) bag butter lettuce mix
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, or to taste
olive oil, or to taste

Steps:

  • Mix tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, 1 clove minced garlic, and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a bowl; toss to coat. Cover bowl and refrigerate.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Place steak in a large resealable bag; add 1 clove minced garlic, 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper. Seal the bag and distribute the oil mixture over the steak.
  • Cook the steak on the preheated grill to your desired degree of doneness, about 5 minutes per side for medium. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 140 degrees F (60 degrees C). Let stand for 5 minutes before thinly slicing across the grain.
  • Divide lettuce onto 4 serving plates; drizzle about 1 1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar and 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil onto each lettuce portion. Top each salad with 1/4 the steak and 1/4 the tomato mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321.1 calories, Carbohydrate 5.8 g, Cholesterol 49.5 mg, Fat 24 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 20.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 114.9 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

Tips:

  • When choosing flank steak, look for a piece that is at least 1 inch thick and has a good amount of marbling.
  • To tenderize the flank steak, you can marinate it in a mixture of olive oil, soy sauce, garlic, and herbs for at least 30 minutes.
  • If you don't have time to marinate the steak, you can also tenderize it by pounding it with a meat mallet.
  • When grilling the steak, cook it over high heat for a short period of time to avoid overcooking.
  • Let the steak rest for a few minutes before slicing it against the grain.
  • For the salad, use a variety of fresh, seasonal vegetables.
  • You can also add some grilled fruit, such as peaches or pineapple, to the salad for a sweet and savory flavor.
  • For the dressing, use a simple vinaigrette made with olive oil, vinegar, and herbs.
  • You can also add some honey or Dijon mustard to the dressing for a more complex flavor.

Conclusion:

Grilled flank steak salad is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a summer cookout. The steak is tender and flavorful, and the salad is refreshing and light. This dish is also easy to make, so it's a great option for a busy weeknight meal.

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