Description
A bold, healthy meal combining charred ribeye steak with creamy avocado, tangy blue cheese, and a homemade roasted garlic balsamic dressing. Perfect for a flavorful dinner with satisfying textures.
Ingredients
4 peeled, smashed garlic cloves
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 tsp granulated sugar
1/2 tsp kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
1/4 tsp black pepper, plus more for steak
1 medium red onion, sliced 1/2″ thick
1 1/4 lb boneless ribeye steak
5 oz baby arugula or spinach
1 avocado, pitted and sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
crumbled blue cheese for topping
Instructions
Preheat grill to medium-high heat
Roast garlic cloves in a pan with 2 tbsp olive oil until golden, 10-12 minutes
Whisk roasted garlic, remaining olive oil, balsamic vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper for dressing
Pat steak dry and season generously with salt and pepper
Grill steak 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare
Grill red onion slices until charred, 5-8 minutes
Toss arugula with half the dressing to coat lightly
Arrange steak, grilled onion, avocado, and cherry tomatoes on arugula base
Sprinkle blue cheese over salad and drizzle with remaining dressing
Notes
Use sweet onion or shallots as red onion alternative
Substitute spinach or watercress for arugula if preferred
Omit avocado if not in season
For quick garlic: use 1 tsp garlic powder instead of fresh
Cook times approximate for desired steak doneness
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American