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Flank Steak Salad with Arugula

Juicy marinated flank steak meets peppery arugula, tangy lemon vinaigrette, roasted red peppers, and blue cheese in this vibrant, flavor-packed steak salad recipe!
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 541kcal
Author: Marwin Brown

Ingredients

For the Marinade

  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • ¼ cup Soy Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Roasted Red Pepper Brine
  • 2 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil

For the Steak

  • 1 ½ lbs Flank Steak
  • Salt
  • Pepper

For the Salad

  • 10 oz. Arugula
  • ½ cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 2 Roasted Red Peppers sliced lengthwise
  • cup Blue Cheese Crumbles

For the Vinaigrette

  • cup Olive Oil
  • 1 medium Lemon Juiced
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 2 tbsps Roasted Red Pepper Brine

Instructions

Marinate the Steak

  • In a bowl combine soy sauce, red pepper brine, minced garlic, and extra virgin olive oil. Mix well using a whisk.
  • Add the flank steak to a resealable plastic bag and pour in the marinade. Remove as much air from the bag as possible, seal, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or up to 8 hours for deeper flavor).

Cook the Steak

  • Remove steak from the marinade and pat dry with paper towels. Let it sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes before cooking.
  • Heat a grill or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Lightly oil the surface.
  • Sear the steak on the hot grill for 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare, or longer if preferred.
  • Transfer grilled steak to a cutting board and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.

Make the Vinaigrette

  • In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, roasted red pepper brine, kosher salt, and black pepper until well combined. Set aside.

Assemble the Salad

  • In a large bowl, toss the fresh arugula with the prepared salad dressing until evenly coated.
  • Arrange the dressed arugula on a serving platter or individual plates.
  • Top with sliced grilled flank steak, cherry tomato halves, roasted red pepper strips, and your cheese of choice - crumbled blue cheese, goat cheese, or shaved parmesan for that matter all work well.

Notes

Serve immediately while the steak is warm for the best flavor.
Optional: Serve with roasted potatoes for an even more filling dish.
This arugula steak salad works magically as a stand alone entree.
If you prefer a different steak cut than flank, you can try ribeye, NY strip, or Hanger Steak as really good alternatives.
When slicing the steak remember to cut against the grain for maximum tenderness.

Nutrition

Calories: 541kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 23g | Cholesterol: 110mg | Sodium: 1888mg | Potassium: 1026mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1964IU | Vitamin C: 39mg | Calcium: 236mg | Iron: 5mg
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