Meat-and-potato fans will enjoy this hearty salad featuring lean flank steak and roasted potatoes. The tangy side salad helps make this a well-balanced, nutritious meal. If you’d rather cut the carbs, omit the potatoes and double up on the mixed salad greens instead.
Grilled Steak & Potato Salad
Ingredients
- 1 pound (455 grams) baby Yukon Gold or red potatoes, halved
- 1 large garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons fresh chopped thyme
- 2 teaspoons fresh chopped rosemary
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 pound (455 grams) lean flank steak, trimmed
- 6 cups (120 grams) packed mixed greens such as Romaine, baby arugula, baby kale or spinach
- 1 cup (150 grams) cherry tomatoes, halved
Directions
Place potatoes in a medium microwaveable bowl. Cover and microwave 5 minutes or until slightly tender. Cool to room temperature.
Combine garlic, cumin, thyme, rosemary, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Stir in vinegar, olive oil and water. Place 3 tablespoons dressing in a large plastic zip top bag or glass baking dish; add steak and potatoes. Seal bag or cover bowl, and marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes-4 hours until ready to grill. Reserve remaining dressing for the salad.
Prepare a charcoal fire or preheat grill to high heat. Place grill on grill rack, and coat with cooking spray. Grill steak, 6 minutes on each side for medium, or until desired degree of doneness. Let rest 5-10 minutes before slicing. Grill potatoes 3 minutes on each side or until cooked through and tender.
Arrange greens, tomatoes and potatoes evenly on 4 serving plates. Drizzle evenly with remaining dressing. Cut steak diagonally across grain into thin slices and arrange over salad.
Nutrition Information
Serves: 4 | Serving Size: 4 ounces steak + 1 1/2 cup salad greens + 4 ounces potatoes + 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes
Per serving: Calories: 386; Total Fat: 15g; Saturated Fat: 5g; Monounsaturated Fat: 5g; Cholesterol: 56mg; Sodium: 285mg; Carbohydrate: 26g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 3g; Protein: 36g
Nutrition Bonus: Potassium: 583mg; Iron: 39%; Vitamin A: 75%; Vitamin C: 84%; Calcium: 14%
Energizing Tips (optional)
- Serve with 1 whole-grain dinner roll to up calories, carbs and fiber. (Per serving: Calories: 486; Fat: 16g; Carbohydrate: 44g; Dietary Fiber: 7g; Sugar: 4g; Protein: 41g)
Photo Credit: Julia Rutland
