Description
This Balsamic Steak Gorgonzola Salad with Grilled Corn blends juicy grilled steak, sweet charred corn, tangy balsamic glaze, and creamy gorgonzola over crisp greens. It’s the ultimate hearty salad — fresh, smoky, and full of bold flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Balsamic Steak Marinade
- 1 lb flank steak or sirloin
- 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning (optional)
For the Salad
- 2 ears of fresh corn, husked
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for brushing)
- 4 cups mixed salad greens (arugula, spinach, romaine)
- ½ cup crumbled gorgonzola cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- Optional: ¼ cup toasted walnuts or pecans
For the Balsamic Glaze
- ½ cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar
Instructions
1. Marinate the Steak
- In a zip-top bag or bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, garlic, mustard, salt, pepper, and seasoning.
- Add steak, toss to coat, and marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
2. Grill the Corn
- Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Brush corn with olive oil and grill, turning occasionally, until lightly charred (8–10 minutes).
- Let cool, then slice kernels off the cob.
3. Grill the Steak
- Remove steak from marinade and grill for 4–6 minutes per side (medium-rare to medium).
- Let rest 5–10 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.
4. Make the Balsamic Glaze
- In a small saucepan, simmer balsamic vinegar and honey/brown sugar over low heat until reduced by half (about 8–10 minutes). Set aside to cool slightly.
5. Assemble the Salad
- On a large platter or individual bowls, layer the mixed greens, sliced steak, grilled corn, cherry tomatoes, onions, and gorgonzola.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze and top with nuts if using.
Notes
- Make it a bowl: Serve over quinoa or farro for extra heartiness.
- Add fruit: Try sliced peaches or strawberries for a sweet summer twist.
- Gorgonzola sub: Use blue cheese or feta if preferred.
- Meal prep: Grill extra steak and corn for easy weekday lunches.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Marinated
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg