Blackened Steak Salad Recipe

Name: Blackened Steak Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For spice mixture; 1 tablespoon paprika; 2 teaspoons ground black pepper; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or less if you don't like too spicy); 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; For salad; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 6 cups packed mixed baby greens, can add fresh spinach as well; 1/2 bell pepper, thinly sliced (red pepper, green pepper or 1/2 yellow peppers); 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion; 1 tomatoes, quartered; For steak; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 3 minced garlic cloves; 10 -12 ounces beef steaks, each about 1/2 inch thick; 3 tablespoons butter, melted; 1 cup sliced mushrooms; 6 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese (about 3 ounces) or 6 tablespoons gorgonzola (about 3 ounces)

Servings: persons

For spice mixture
1 tablespoon paprika
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or less if you don't like too spicy)
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
For salad
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
6 cups packed mixed baby greens, can add fresh spinach as well
1/2 bell pepper, thinly sliced (red pepper, green pepper or 1/2 yellow peppers)
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
1 tomatoes, quartered
For steak
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 minced garlic cloves
10 -12 ounces beef steaks, each about 1/2 inch thick
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup sliced mushrooms
6 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese (about 3 ounces) or 6 tablespoons gorgonzola (about 3 ounces)

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For spice mixture:
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Mix all ingredients in small bowl. (Can be made 1 week ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.)
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For salad:
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Whisk oil, vinegar and mustard in large bowl to blend. Season with salt and pepper. Add greens, bell pepper and onion and toss to coat. Divide salad between plates.
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For steaks:
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Brush the steaks with EVOO infused with chopped garlic all over before dipping in the spice mix. Spread spice mixture on plate. Coat both sides of steaks with spice mixture. Dip both sides of steaks into melted butter. Heat heavy large skillet over high heat until very hot. Add steaks and sliced mushrooms, cook until desired doneness, about 2 minutes per side for medium-rare. (Or grill the steaks instead and sautee the shrooms in a pan.) The shrooms may need more time, use your judgement. Transfer meat to cutting board; let stand 2 minutes. Thinly slice steaks crosswise.Arrange slices atop salads.
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Sprinkle with cheese. Garnish with tomato and avocado and serve.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For spice mixture, 1 tablespoon paprika, 2 teaspoons ground black pepper, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and more.

Yes, Blackened Steak Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Blackened Steak Salad

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