In the spring time and summer, I just love salads. They make the perfect lighter, cooler dinner option for the warmer months. This steak salad is a tasty creation that keeps my steak loving husband happy and my salad loving daughter happy. This Mojito Grilled Steak Salad recipe was shared by Food Network’s Jamika Pessoa with Home & Family host Cristina Ferrare (the show airs weekdays at 10 am ET/PT on the Hallmark Channel). I was given permission to share it here.
Mojito Grilled Steak Salad Recipe
Photo Credit: Copyright 2015 Crown Media Family Networks/Photographer: Jeremy Lee
Serves two people.
Ingredients for Grilled Steak Salad
- 1 Mojito (2 Tbsp. fresh chopped mint, 2 Tbsp. sugar, 2 oz. white rum, 1 lime, juiced, 2 oz. soda)
- 1 (8-10 oz.) lean sirloin steak
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 head of Romaine lettuce, washed and chopped
- 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded, sliced
- ½ red onion, sliced
- 2 ears fresh corn, washed, husks removed
- 8-10 cherry tomatoes, halved
Ingredients for Dressing
- 2 tablespoons chopped mint
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon white distilled vinegar
- juice of one lime
- 1 teaspoon salt
- a pinch of black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
How To Make Mojito Grilled Steak Salad:
Photo Credit: Copyright 2015 Crown Media Family Networks/Photographer: Jeremy Lee
1) In a small bowl, whisk Mojito and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Pour over steak and marinate for 20-30 minutes
2) Season both sides of steak with salt and pepper and sear or grill until golden brown on the outside and desired doneness inside. (Chef recommends medium rare or medium.) Once cooked, set steak aside to rest.
3) Lightly drizzle corn, onion, bell pepper, and mango with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill for 2-3 minutes until slightly charred. Remove from grill and dice vegetables. Set aside to cool.
4) Whisk dressing ingredients in a bowl or pulse in a blender until well mixed. Assemble salad on large platter or individual serving bowls. Toss salad in dressing. Thinly slice steak and arrange over salad. Serve immediately.
This hearty salad will satisfy beef lovers and veggie lovers alike!
Printable Grilled Steak Salad Recipe
Delicious fresh salad topped with sliced, grilled steak with mojito marinade.
Ingredients
- Ingredients for Mojito Steak Salad:
- 1 Mojito (2 Tbsp. fresh chopped mint, 2 Tbsp. sugar, 2 oz. white rum, 1 lime, juiced, 2 oz. soda)
- 1 (8-10 oz.) lean sirloin steak
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 head of Romaine lettuce, washed and chopped
- 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded, sliced
- ½ red onion, sliced
- 2 ears fresh corn, washed, husks removed
- 8-10 cherry tomatoes, halved
- Ingredients for Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons chopped mint
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon white distilled vinegar
- juice of one lime
- 1 teaspoon salt
- a pinch of black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk Mojito and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Pour over steak and marinate for 20-30 minutes
- Season both sides of steak with salt and pepper and sear or grill until golden brown on the outside and desired doneness inside. (Chef recommends medium rare or medium.) Once cooked, set steak aside to rest.
- Lightly drizzle corn, onion, bell pepper, and mango with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill for 2-3 minutes until slightly charred. Remove from grill and dice vegetables. Set aside to cool.
- Whisk dressing ingredients in a bowl or pulse in a blender until well mixed. Assemble salad on large platter or individual serving bowls. Toss salad in dressing. Thinly slice steak and arrange over salad. Serve immediately.
I hope you enjoy this Mojito Grilled Steak Salad recipe. Do you serve a lot of salad during the warmer months?
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salads are the best…loved the recipe