Strawberry Arugula Salad with Steak & Balsamic Vinaigrette

This delicious strawberry arugula salad is packed with fresh berries, almonds, feta and arugula, topped with seared steak, and drizzled with a balsamic vinaigrette!  A fast and easy week-night dinner.

I really enjoyed all of the comforting winter dishes I cooked this year.  But I’m ready for a change, and I’m so excited for all of the produce that summer has to offer!

This strawberry arugula salad is one of my favourite salads of all time…there is just so much flavor packed in there: sweet berries, peppery arugula, tangy balsamic, and salty feta.

Also a delicious array of textures: soft berries, crunchy almonds, creamy feta.

Strawberry Arugula Salad with Steak & Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipe

This delicious salad is packed with fresh berries, almonds, feta and arugula, topped with seared steak, and drizzled with a simple and delicious balsamic vinaigrette! A fast and easy week-night dinner!

Ingredients

Steak

• 4 steaks of your choice I used beef sirloin tip, 1 inch thick
• steak seasoning I used Montreal Steak Spice, but simple salt and pepper will also do
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Salad

• 6 cups arugula
• 6 oz 1 cup raspberries
• 6 oz 1 cup blueberries
• 1 cup strawberries sliced
• 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
• 1/4 cup slivered almonds

Balsamic Vinaigrette

• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 3 teaspoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• salt and pepper

Instructions

Steak:

1. Season steak and allow to sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes.
2. Heat oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium high heat. Wait until the oil is very hot, it will be shimmering.
3. Add the steak to the pan, do not touch it. Cook for 5 minutes, flip, and cook for another 3 minutes.
4. Transfer the steak to a plate and allow to rest for 5 minutes before cutting into strips.

Salad

1. While the steak rests, combine all salad ingredients in a large bowl.
2. Shake together all vinaigrette ingredients in a small shaker, then pour over the salad and toss to coat evenly.

To Serve

1. Divide the salad into 4 bowls, and top with steak.

Nutrition Facts

Strawberry Arugula Salad with Steak & Balsamic Vinaigrette

Amount Per Serving (1 /4 batch)

Calories 506Calories from Fat 333

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 37g57%

Saturated Fat 13g65%

Cholesterol 68mg23%

Sodium 273mg11%

Potassium 567mg16%

Total Carbohydrates 23g8%

Dietary Fiber 5g20%

Sugars 14g

Protein 23g46%

Vitamin A16.8%

Vitamin C49.6%

Calcium18.7%

Iron16.8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Recipe Adapted : Strawberry Arugula Salad with Steak & Balsamic Vinaigrette @ sweetpeasandsaffron