Steak & Artichoke Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing
This Steak & Artichoke Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing provides 37g protein and 1279 calories per serving — a calorie-dense option for hard gainers. Quick stovetop prep for two servings makes this your go-to when you're eating at a surplus and need one substantial meal.
Ingredients
- •Canola oil(15g)
- •Beef Flank Steak, Boneless
- •Leafy Greens, Mixed(1920g)
- •Bacon, Pork
- •Artichoke Hearts, Canned, Drained(397g)
- •Red Peppers, Roasted, Jarred(120g)
- •Walnuts(120g)
- •Greek Yogurt (2%)
Plain Greek yogurt — nonfat (0%) or low-fat (2%). Not regular yogurt.
- •Cheese, Blue, Crumbled(120g)
- •Garlic
- •Vinegar, Red Wine(15g)
- •Lemon Juice, Fresh(15g)
- •Pinch Each Of Cayenne Pepper, Salt And Black Pepper
Instructions
- 1Season steak generously on both sides with salt and many grinds of black pepper.
- 2To cook steak in a skillet or grill pan, heat skillet on medium-high and add olive oil. When oil begins to shimmer, place steak in skillet and do not move it for 5 minutes. Turn it once, and cook for another 3 minutes for medium-rare. (Cook longer if desired for medium to well-done steak.)
- 3To cook steak on the grill, grill steak on high heat, covered only if using a gas grill, turning once, 4 to 6 minutes total for medium-rare. (Cook longer if desired for medium to well-done steak.)
- 4Remove steak once cooked and let sit for at least 10 minutes. Cut across the diagonal into thin strips.
- 5Prepare the salads by layering the greens with the crumbled bacon, artichokes, roasted red peppers and walnuts. Drizzle with blue cheese dressing.
- 6Whisk together all ingredients until blended. Break up larger chunks of blue cheese if necessary.
Nutrition — Per Serving
1279
calories
37g
protein
70g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 152g
- Saturated fat
- 16.4g
- Sodium
- 2129 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 36.7g
2 servings per batch · ~1361g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Steak & Artichoke Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing have per serving?
Each serving contains 37g of protein and 1279 calories with a macro breakdown of 70g fat and 152g carbs. This is a calorie-dense option, so it works best as a single meal rather than paired with other large meals in the same day.
How long does Steak & Artichoke Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing take to prepare?
This recipe uses quick prep methodology and yields 2 servings, making it ideal when you need a restaurant-quality lunch without extended kitchen time. Cook time is minimal since it's primarily stovetop-based assembly.
Is Steak & Artichoke Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing good for muscle gain?
At 37g protein per 1279-calorie serving, this recipe is better suited for maintenance or surplus phases where total calories and protein intake align with higher daily targets. The carb content supports energy availability during training.



