Description
Steak and Vine-Ripened Tomato Salad is a fresh and satisfying dish made with juicy steak, sweet cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, and fresh herbs tossed in a light garlic vinaigrette. This colorful salad is quick to prepare, naturally low in carbs, and perfect for healthy lunches, summer dinners, or casual entertaining.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds steak of choice
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil, divided
- 2 cups mixed cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 large avocado, diced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar, red wine vinegar, or apple cider vinegar
- 2 fresh garlic cloves, pressed
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or basil
- Sea salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Remove the steak from the refrigerator and season both sides generously with sea salt and black pepper.
- Allow the steak to rest at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes before cooking.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of avocado oil in a heavy skillet, grill pan, or outdoor grill over medium-high heat.
- Add the steak and cook for 3 to 5 minutes per side for medium-rare doneness, adjusting time as needed for thickness and desired doneness.
- Transfer the cooked steak to a cutting board and let it rest for 5 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, diced avocado, sliced red onion, chopped parsley or basil, remaining tablespoon of oil, vinegar, and pressed garlic cloves.
- Season the salad mixture lightly with sea salt and black pepper.
- Toss gently until evenly coated.
- Slice the steak thinly against the grain.
- Arrange the steak on serving plates and spoon the tomato salad over the top, or combine everything together in one large serving bowl.
- Serve immediately while the steak is warm and the vegetables are fresh.
Notes
- Allowing the steak to rest before slicing keeps it juicy and tender.
- Slice steak against the grain for the best texture.
- Fresh herbs provide the brightest flavor.
- Serve over arugula, spinach, or romaine for a heartier salad.
- Grilled steak adds delicious smoky flavor.
- Store steak and salad separately for best freshness.
- Use ripe vine-ripened tomatoes for maximum sweetness and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
