Description
Steak Cobb Salad is a hearty and flavorful lunch option featuring perfectly grilled flank or sirloin steak atop a bed of crisp romaine lettuce, complemented by hard-boiled eggs, cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, crispy bacon, tangy blue cheese, red onions, and drizzled with balsamic or red wine vinaigrette. This classic American salad is packed with protein and fresh ingredients, ideal for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Steak:
- 1 pound flank steak or sirloin steak
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Salad:
- 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, diced
- 4 slices cooked bacon, chopped
- 1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
For the Dressing:
- 1/3 cup balsamic vinaigrette or red wine vinaigrette
Instructions
- Preheat the grill: Preheat a grill pan or outdoor grill to medium-high heat to ensure it’s hot enough to sear the steak properly.
- Season the steak: Brush the steak with olive oil and evenly season with salt and black pepper, making sure every side is coated for maximum flavor.
- Grill the steak: Place the steak on the grill and cook for 4 to 6 minutes per side depending on its thickness and your preferred level of doneness. Monitor closely to avoid overcooking.
- Rest and slice the steak: Remove the steak from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute. Then slice thinly against the grain to ensure tenderness.
- Assemble the salad: Arrange the chopped romaine lettuce on a large serving platter or divide it into individual bowls. Neatly top the greens with slices of steak, then arrange the hard-boiled eggs, cherry tomatoes, diced avocado, chopped bacon, crumbled blue cheese, and thinly sliced red onions either in rows or sections for a classic Cobb presentation.
- Add the dressing: Drizzle balsamic or red wine vinaigrette over the salad just before serving or serve the dressing on the side to allow guests to add as desired.
Notes
- For deeper flavor, marinate the steak for 30 minutes prior to grilling using your preferred marinade.
- This salad can easily be adapted by replacing steak with grilled chicken if desired.
- Use fresh, ripe avocado to enhance the creamy texture of the salad.
- To make it easier to eat, slice all ingredients into bite-sized pieces before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
