Description
Grilled Steak and Peach Salad is the perfect summer dinner recipe featuring juicy grilled steak, sweet caramelized peaches, crisp fresh greens, crunchy nuts, creamy cheese, and a flavorful balsamic dressing. This healthy high-protein salad is light, refreshing, and packed with bold sweet-and-savory flavors. Perfect for weeknight dinners, backyard BBQs, meal prep, or summer entertaining, this easy steak salad recipe is both nutritious and restaurant-worthy.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Steak
- 1 pound flank steak, sirloin steak, or ribeye
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
For the Salad
- 6 cups mixed salad greens
- 2 ripe peaches, halved and pitted
- ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese or goat cheese
- ⅓ cup toasted pecans or walnuts
- ½ avocado, sliced (optional)
For the Honey Balsamic Dressing
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Steak – Pat steak dry, rub with olive oil, and season with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Preheat Grill – Heat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat until hot.
- Grill the Steak – Cook 3–4 min per side (rare), 4–5 min (medium-rare), or 5–6 min (medium). Rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Grill the Peaches – Grill cut-side down for 2–3 minutes until lightly charred and softened, then slice into wedges.
- Make the Dressing – Whisk balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Assemble the Salad – Layer greens on a platter and top with red onion, toasted nuts, cheese, and avocado.
- Slice the Steak – Slice thinly against the grain for tenderness.
- Finish & Serve – Top with steak and peaches, drizzle with dressing, and serve immediately.
Notes
- For best flavor, let the steak rest after grilling so the juices stay locked in and the slices stay tender.
- Use ripe but firm peaches so they hold their shape and get nice grill marks without turning mushy.
- Slice the steak against the grain for a more tender, easy-to-chew texture in every bite.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 servings
- Calories: 450 calories
