Steak Salad with Dijon Mustard Dressing

This recipe makes a delicious summery steak salad with a homemade Dijon mustard dressing. The steak is lightly seasoned with salt, pepper, garlic and onion powder which is just enough to bring out the flavours of the steak. The salad is light and refreshing and the Dijon mustard dressing gives the salad a mild spicy flavour.

With the weather being so warm it truly is salad season and the perfect time to enjoy this steak salad. This recipe is a great way to enjoy a juicy steak and still lose weight. The recipe is so quick you can have it ready in around 15 minutes.

I absolutely love steak and can put it in my top 10 list of favourite foods. Steak can be calorific which is why I began eating it less and less over the years. One day I came to realise that it isn’t steak per se that is the problem. It’s the foods we eat with them that create a calorie dense meal. I used to go to restaurants and enjoy my steak with chips, onion rings and coleslaw. Even when making it at home, I would enjoy it with lots of additions.

I thought about ways that I could enjoy steak and still lose weight which is how I came with this delicious recipe. When I cook steak for my family, I no longer feel like I’m missing out and the salad with the dressing is so satisfying that I don’t miss the chips and the other extras. One serving of this meal with the dressing contains around 520 calories and 8 grams of carbs whereas my old way of eating steak with the trimmings of chips, coleslaw and onion rings used to clock up to around 1100 calories and 105 grams of carbs.?

If you’re cutting back on your carb intake then you can enjoy this salad as a main meal. If you’re eating a balanced diet then this salad will serve perfectly with some boiled new potatoes or a seeded bread roll.

Ingredients for Steak Salad with Dijon Mustard Dressing

Dressing

• 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
• Salt (to taste)
• Pepper (to taste)

Steaks

• 2 medium sirloin steaks
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Salad

• 80g salad leaves
• 1 medium avocado (sliced)
• ½ red onion (sliced)
• 120g cherry tomatoes (whole or halved)
• 90g cucumber (sliced)

How to Make Steak Salad with Dijon Mustard Dressing

1. In a small bowl, mix together all the ingredients for the dressing and then refrigerate.

2. Dry the steak by patting them with paper towels then season by sprinkling on the salt, black pepper, garlic powder and onion powder. Brush both sides of the steaks with olive oil and set aside.

3. Heat a non-stick frying pan or skillet on a medium to high heat then add the steak to the dry pan. Cook for 4 - 5 minutes then turn the steaks over and cook for a further 4 - 5 minutes. If the steaks are on the thicker side, then I recommend cooking them for a couple of minutes longer. Bear in mind that this time is for a well-done steak. Remove the steaks from the pan and set aside while you make the salad.

4. Toss together all the salad ingredients and add them to the serving bowls. Slice the steaks and add them to the salads. Drizzle some of the dressing on top and serve.

Recipe Tips

• This recipe serves 2 but you can easily double or triple the ingredients to make this for a larger group.
• I usually use sirloin for this recipe but it’s also delicious with rib eye steak so you can use either.
• Onion powder and garlic powder are interchangeable with onion and garlic granules.
• For the salad leaves, I use a mixture of spinach, watercress and rocket but you can use any salad leaves.

Nutrition

Calories	Fat	Saturates	Carbs
528kcal	32.3g	8.5g	7.8g
Sugars	Fibre	Protein	Salt
5.5g	4.5g	51.5g	0.74g

Storage

You can make the salad and dressing ahead of time and store in the fridge for up to 24 hours. I recommend making the steak to eat immediately.

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