Steak Bite Salad
with Zesty Italian Dressing
gluten free | keto friendly
If you’re searching for a light, flavorful, and filling salad, this steak bite salad is exactly what you need. It’s packed with crisp veggies, tender marinated steak bites, and a bold Italian dressing that pulls everything together.
Tender Steak Bites That Cook Fast
Let’s talk steak. I love cooking with hanger steak because it’s tender, quick-cooking, and never dries out. You may have seen me use it in my Beef + Mushroom Bowl or my Chili-Rubbed Steak with Cilantro Chimichurri. However, I often reach for tri-tip, flat iron, or flap steak too.
For this recipe, flap steak works perfectly. It marinates fast, stays tender even when cut small, and sears beautifully. Because the pieces are bite-sized, they cook in minutes—ideal for busy nights.
Easy + Tasty Italian Dressing
- Olive Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- Shallot
- Garlic Powder
- Onion Powder
- Dried Basil, Oregano, and Parsley
- Salt and Pepper
Let's talk steak.
Fresh, Crisp Salad Ingredients
To keep the salad balanced, I use simple, classic vegetables like carrots, cucumbers, and tomatoes. They add color and crunch. However, you can easily elevate things with herb goat cheese, hard-boiled eggs, or pickled red onions. These additions bring richness and tang, making the salad even more satisfying.
A Bright Homemade Italian Dressing
The homemade dressing ties the whole dish together. It’s zesty, herby, and so much fresher than anything from the store. Plus, it’s made with pantry staples. Just shake it up and drizzle generously over the steak and greens.
A Light Yet Filling Meal
Because the salad is fresh and not heavy, it works beautifully as a weeknight dinner. Yet, thanks to the high-protein steak bites, it’s still hearty enough to keep you full.
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Pro Tip: For the most tender steak bites, sear them in a hot skillet and avoid overcrowding. This helps them caramelize instead of steam.
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Steak Bite Salad with Zesty Italian Dressing
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
A fresh and filling steak bite salad with zesty Italian dressing, crisp veggies, and tender marinated steak. Easy, flavorful, and perfect for a weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 6 inch piece of flap, skirt or flat iron steak – cut into small pieces
- salt and pepper, to season steak
- 1-2 heads of romaine lettuce, cut thinly
- 2-4 hard boiled eggs, sliced
- 1 small cucumber, sliced thinly
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half
- 1 small bunch fresh parsley leaves, roughly torn
- 1 small carrot, peeled
- 1/4 cup crumbled herb goat cheese
- Homemade Italian Dressing
Homemade Italian Dressing
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/4 red wine vinegar
- 1 heaping tablespoon minced shallots
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 large pinch of each salt and ground black pepper
Mix all dressing ingredients together in a jar with a lid and shake to fully combine. Shake again right before serving, as it will separate quickly.
Instructions
- Make the salad dressing and set aside.
- Heat a skillet up over high heat. Place the cut up steak in a bowl and spoon 1-2 tablespoons of the salad dressing over the pieces of steak.
- When the skillet is hot, add the steak and spread out evenly over the pan. Let cook for 2 minutes or until the bottom side is toasty brown. Flip over and cook for 1 more minutes. Turn the heat off and place the steak in a bowl or plate to cool slightly, while you assemble the salad. Sprinkle the steak with a pinch of each salt and pepper.
- Place the thinly cut romaine lettuce on a plate or shallow bowl. Layer in the eggs, cucumbers, tomatoes, parsley leaves and carrot peels.
- Top with the steak pieces and garnish with the crumbled goat cheese. Spoon over the dressing and serve.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 5
- Category: salad
- Method: stove top
- Cuisine: salad
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