Grilled Steak and Potato Salad
Grilled steak and roasted potatoes over torn lettuce with hard-boiled eggs, fresh tomatoes, quick-pickled red onions and a creamy horseradish dressing. An easy, elegant main dish salad that's easy for weeknights but also worthy to serve company.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 251kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 medium red onion cut in half and thinly sliced
- 6 medium new potatoes about 3/4 to 1 pound, quartered
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 2 to 3 tablespoons Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon horseradish or more to taste
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika preferably smoked
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 pound sirloin steak bottom round, flat iron or flank steak will also work
- 3 hard-boiled eggs coarsely chopped
- 2 large fresh tomatoes coarsely chopped
- 1 large red leaf lettuce or spinach or a mixture of greens, torn into bite-sized pieces
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Lightly grease or spray an 8- by 8-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a medium saucepan, combine red wine vinegar, salt and 1 cup water and bring to a boil. Stir in red onion and remove from heat. Set aside to cool.
- In the prepared baking dish, toss potatoes with olive oil and kosher salt to taste. Bake, stirring occasionally, for 35 to 40 minutes or just until potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork (don’t overcook). Remove from oven and set aside.
- While the potatoes bake, prepare the dressing: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the sour cream, yogurt, balsamic vinegar, horseradish, chives and paprika. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Preheat grill. Season steak on both sides with salt and pepper. Place on greased grill rack and grill to desired doneness (130-135 for medium rare or 135-145 for medium). Remove from grill and let rest for at least 5 minutes; thinly slice crosswise into 1 to 2-inch pieces. Set aside.
- Lightly toss the lettuce with some of the dressing and arrange on a large serving platter. On top of the lettuce arrange the potatoes, steak, chopped eggs, and tomatoes in rows. Drain red onions, sprinkle over the top. Season to taste with salt, pepper and paprika. Serve, passing remaining dressing on the side.
Notes
Dry the greens well. Dressing slides off wet leaves, so use a salad spinner or pat the lettuce dry after washing.
Dress the greens lightly. You need just enough dressing to coat the greens before the toppings go on. Too much and the platter goes soggy.
Assemble just before serving. Have the components ready and arrange the platter at the last minute.
Make ahead: Pickled red onion, steak, potatoes, hard-boiled eggs, and dressing can be made up to 24 hours in advance. Bring to room temperature before assembling and serving.
Variation: The salad can be arranged and served on individual plates.
Note: This recipe was originally published in my cookbook "Fresh Tastes."
Nutrition
Calories: 251kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 147mg | Sodium: 294mg | Potassium: 721mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 833IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 2mg