Grilled Steak Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing
This Grilled Steak Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing provides 34g protein and 601 calories per serving — substantial enough for post-workout fueling. Batch-preps 6 servings on the stovetop, combining whole steak with greens and dressing for a meal that requires no reheating. Build this when you need high-protein, nutrient-dense meals that don't require microwave assembly at the gym.
Ingredients
- •Beef Skirt Steak(907g)
- •Olive oil(60g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •2 teaspoons kosher salt
- •½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- •Lettuce, Romaine
- •Avocado
- •Yellow Onion
- •Tomato, Cherry(240g)
- •Blue cheese dressing(240g)
- •Blue cheese dressing(113g)
- •Chives, Fresh
Instructions
- 1Preheat the grill on high. Pat the steak dry with paper towels. Brush the steak all over with 1½ tablespoons of the olive oil and season all over with 1½ teaspoons of the salt and pepper.
- 2Place the steak on the grill and cook, without moving it, until slightly charred, 4 to 5 minutes. Turn the steaks over and continue to cook 3 to 5 minutes for medium-rare (an internal temperature of 135° F), 5 to 7 minutes for medium (140° F) or 8 to 10 minutes for medium-well (150° F).
- 3Transfer the steaks to a cutting board, tent loosely with foil and let rest 5 minutes before slicing.
- 4While your meat is resting, brush the romaine, avocados, and onions all over with the remaining 2½ tablespoons olive oil and sprinkle with remaining ½ teaspoon salt. Reduce the heat to medium-low and place all the vegetables on the grill. Cook until just charring, about 2-4 minutes. Turn and continue cooking until lightly charred, about 2-4 more minutes. Transfer the vegetables to a cutting board. Roughly chop the romaine, slice the avocado, then separate the onion into rings.
- 5On a large platter, arrange the lettuce, onions, avocado, tomatoes, and sliced steak.
- 6Drizzle with a generous amount of dressing, then sprinkle with blue cheese and chives.
Nutrition — Per Serving
601
calories
34g
protein
49g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 5g
- Saturated fat
- 13.9g
- Sodium
- 445 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 0.7g
6 servings per batch · ~260g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Grilled Steak Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing have per serving?
Each serving delivers 34g of protein and 601 calories with 49g fat and 5g carbs, combining a complete meal in salad form. The blue cheese dressing contributes to the fat content while the steak carries the primary protein load.
How long does Grilled Steak Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing take to prep?
This quick prep recipe yields 6 servings per batch on the stovetop for efficient lunch prep across the week. Once the steak cooks, assembly is straightforward, though storing the dressing separately from greens maintains texture if prepping multiple days ahead.
Is Grilled Steak Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing good for muscle gain?
At 34g protein and 601 calories per serving, this recipe supports muscle gain phases with a satiating complete meal format. The calorie density allows you to hit high daily protein intake without excessive meal volume, and the fat from cheese and dressing aids nutrient absorption.
