Steak-and-Blue Cheese Potato Salad

Gluten Free
Health score
51%
Steak-and-Blue Cheese Potato Salad
45 min.
6
493kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your summer barbecues with a dish that combines the rich flavors of steak and the tangy bite of blue cheese? Our Steak-and-Blue Cheese Potato Salad is not just a side dish; it's a culinary experience that will leave your guests raving. This gluten-free recipe is perfect for gatherings, offering a delightful balance of textures and tastes that will tantalize your taste buds.

Imagine tender, juicy flank steak grilled to perfection, paired with creamy blue cheese and vibrant, grilled vegetables. The addition of baby yellow potatoes adds a hearty element, while the asparagus and bell peppers bring a fresh crunch. Tossed in a zesty vinaigrette made with red wine vinegar, lemon juice, and coarse-grained mustard, this salad is bursting with flavor in every bite.

Ready in just 45 minutes, this dish serves six and is ideal for both casual family dinners and festive occasions. With a health score of 51, it strikes a balance between indulgence and nutrition, making it a guilt-free choice for your next meal. So fire up the grill, gather your ingredients, and get ready to impress with this delicious Steak-and-Blue Cheese Potato Salad!

Ingredients

  • pound asparagus 
  • 1.5 pounds baby potatoes yellow halved
  • oz cheese blue crumbled
  • 1.5 lb flank steak 
  •  garlic clove pressed
  • tablespoons juice of lemon 
  • teaspoon lemon zest 
  • tablespoon mustard coarse-grained
  • 0.3 cup olive oil 
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • teaspoon pepper freshly ground
  •  bell pepper red cut into fourths
  •  onion red cut into 8 wedges
  • 0.5 cup red wine vinegar 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • teaspoon salt 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk
  • grill
  • aluminum foil
  • tongs

Directions

  1. Preheat grill to 350 to 400 (medium-high) heat. Snap off and discard tough ends of asparagus.
  2. Place potatoes in a single layer in center of a large piece of heavy-duty aluminum foil, and drizzle with 2 Tbsp. olive oil. Bring up sides over potatoes; double fold top and side edges to seal, making a packet.
  3. Sprinkle steak with ground pepper and 1/2 tsp. salt.
  4. Grill steak, potatoes (in foil packet), asparagus, bell pepper, and onion at same time, covered with grill lid. Grill potatoes and steak 7 to 8 minutes on each side or until steak reaches desired degree of doneness and potatoes are done, using tongs to shake foil packet just before turning. Grill asparagus, bell pepper, and onion 4 to 5 minutes or until tender.
  5. Let steak and vegetables stand 10 minutes.
  6. Meanwhile, whisk together vinegar and next 6 ingredients in a small bowl.
  7. Place potatoes in a large bowl; toss with half of vinegar mixture, reserving remaining vinegar mixture.
  8. Cut steak diagonally across the grain into thin strips. Toss together steak, potatoes, and grilled vegetables, and top with blue cheese.
  9. Drizzle with reserved vinegar mixture.
  10. Note: We tested with Melissa's Dutch Yellow Baby Potatoes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories493kcal
Protein26.65%
Fat51.29%
Carbs22.06%

Properties

Glycemic Index
49.29
Glycemic Load
15.78
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
29.18130413864%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.37mg
Hesperetin
1.09mg
Naringenin
0.1mg
Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.14mg
Isorhamnetin
5.23mg
Kaempferol
2.08mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
15.17mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:493.03kcal
24.65%
Fat:28.15g
43.31%
Saturated Fat:8.28g
51.75%
Carbohydrates:27.23g
9.08%
Net Carbohydrates:22.16g
8.06%
Sugar:4.26g
4.73%
Cholesterol:82.21mg
27.4%
Sodium:898.33mg
39.06%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:32.91g
65.82%
Vitamin C:56.91mg
68.99%
Vitamin B6:1.21mg
60.67%
Selenium:39.33µg
56.19%
Vitamin B3:9.43mg
47.17%
Vitamin K:47.09µg
44.85%
Phosphorus:422.85mg
42.29%
Zinc:5.7mg
38.01%
Potassium:1160.3mg
33.15%
Vitamin A:1343.61IU
26.87%
Vitamin E:3.98mg
26.56%
Iron:4.71mg
26.16%
Folate:93.4µg
23.35%
Vitamin B2:0.37mg
21.85%
Manganese:0.43mg
21.29%
Vitamin B12:1.26µg
21.04%
Vitamin B1:0.31mg
20.88%
Fiber:5.07g
20.28%
Copper:0.38mg
18.9%
Magnesium:73.38mg
18.34%
Vitamin B5:1.7mg
16.95%
Calcium:167.54mg
16.75%
Source:My Recipes