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Steak Cobb Salad Recipe

Easy Steak Cobb Salad with Herb Vinaigrette

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This Steak Cobb Salad Is So Good, You’ll Plan to Have Leftovers This recipe is designed to give leftover steak new life as a steak Cobb salad. Any steak on hand is combined with fresh vegetables, creamy avocado, and a bright herb vinaigrette to create a dish that feels more substantial than a typical salad.

  • Total Time: 35 min
  • Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

Scale

For the Steak
1 pound steak
Fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
½ tablespoon extra-light olive oil, for pan-searing

For the Herb Dressing
⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill
1 clove garlic, pressed or grated
¾ teaspoon fine sea salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

For the Salad
5 ounces spring greens mix
1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
1 cup cooked sweet corn
½ large English cucumber, sliced
1 large avocado, pitted, peeled, and sliced
⅓ cup crumbled feta
¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced

Instructions

Prepare the Steak
1-Allow the steak to come to room: Allow the steak to come to room temperature by removing it from the fridge 20-30 minutes before cooking.
2-Generously season both sides with salt and: Generously season both sides with salt and pepper.
3-Grilling Method: Grilling Method: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Place the steak on the grill and cook, covered, for 4-5 minutes until the bottom is browned. Flip the steak and cook for another 4-8 minutes, depending on your preferred doneness (use an instant-read thermometer for guidance: 130°F-135°F for medium-rare, 140°F-145°F for medium). After removing from heat, let the steak rest for 10 minutes under loose foil, then slice thinly against the grain.
4-Pan-Searing Method: Pan-Searing Method: Heat olive oil in a skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the steak and sear for about 4 minutes on the first side, then flip and cook for another 4 minutes, or until the steak reaches your desired doneness (refer to temperature guidelines above). Allow the steak to rest under foil for 10 minutes before slicing.

Make the Dressing
5-In a medium bowl, whisk together the: In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, cilantro, dill, garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir until well mixed and set aside, allowing the flavors to blend.

Assemble the Salad
6-Spread the spring greens in a large: Spread the spring greens in a large serving bowl. Arrange the sliced steak, tomatoes, corn, cucumber, avocado, feta, and onion in sections or evenly over the greens, depending on your preference.

Serve
7-Drizzle the salad with the prepared herb: Drizzle the salad with the prepared herb dressing just before serving. Toss gently to combine and enjoy!

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  • Prep Time: 20 min
  • Cook Time: 15 min
  • Method: mixed