Steak Salad with Creamy Dressing

Gluten Free
Health score
47%
Steak Salad with Creamy Dressing
25 min.
4
179kcal

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Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with our Steak Salad with Creamy Dressing, a dish that perfectly balances flavor and nutrition. This gluten-free recipe is not only quick to prepare, taking just 25 minutes, but it also serves as a versatile option for lunch, a side dish, or even a main course. With only 179 calories per serving, you can enjoy a satisfying meal without the guilt.

The star of this dish is the tender beef tenderloin, grilled to perfection and sliced thinly to enhance its juicy flavor. Paired with a vibrant mix of sweet butter lettuce, fresh cherry tomatoes, and crisp English cucumber, this salad is a feast for the eyes as well as the palate. The addition of fresh chives and a zesty horseradish dressing elevates the dish, providing a creamy texture that complements the grilled steak beautifully.

Whether you're hosting a summer barbecue or simply looking for a quick weeknight dinner, this Steak Salad is sure to impress. It's a fantastic way to incorporate lean protein and fresh vegetables into your diet while enjoying a delicious meal. So fire up the grill and treat yourself to this mouthwatering salad that promises to be a hit at your table!

Ingredients

  • 12 oz beef tenderloin steaks trimmed of fat
  • 6.5 oz boston lettuce sweet
  • cup cherry tomatoes cut in half
  • 0.5 cup cucumber english seedless thinly sliced ()
  • teaspoons chives fresh chopped
  • 2.5 teaspoons horseradish prepared
  • 0.5 teaspoon juice of lemon fresh
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper freshly ground
  • 0.3 cup onion red chopped
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.8 cup cream fat-free sour

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk
  • grill

Directions

  1. Heat gas or charcoal grill.
  2. Sprinkle steaks with salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper. Carefully brush oil on grill rack.
  3. Place steaks on grill over medium-high heat. Cover grill; cook 10 minutes, turning once, or until of desired doneness.
  4. Remove steaks from grill. Cover loosely; let stand 10 minutes.
  5. Meanwhile, in large bowl, toss lettuce, tomatoes and cucumber; divide salad among 4 serving plates. In small bowl, stir sour cream, onion, chives, horseradish, lemon juice and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper with wire whisk until well blended.
  6. Cut steaks across grain into thin slices; arrange over salads.
  7. Drizzle with dressing.

Nutrition Facts

Calories179kcal
Protein48.1%
Fat26.59%
Carbs25.31%

Properties

Glycemic Index
34.75
Glycemic Load
0.33
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
16.83304330577%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.03mg
Hesperetin
0.09mg
Naringenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
0.53mg
Kaempferol
0.14mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
3.58mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:178.84kcal
8.94%
Fat:5.24g
8.07%
Saturated Fat:1.9g
11.87%
Carbohydrates:11.23g
3.74%
Net Carbohydrates:10.05g
3.65%
Sugar:2.45g
2.72%
Cholesterol:58.31mg
19.44%
Sodium:273.18mg
11.88%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:21.35g
42.7%
Vitamin K:52.88µg
50.36%
Selenium:28.88µg
41.26%
Vitamin A:1854.98IU
37.1%
Vitamin B6:0.63mg
31.3%
Vitamin B3:5.89mg
29.43%
Zinc:3.81mg
25.41%
Phosphorus:252.08mg
25.21%
Potassium:594.42mg
16.98%
Vitamin B12:0.92µg
15.34%
Vitamin C:12.61mg
15.29%
Folate:59.56µg
14.89%
Iron:2.29mg
12.72%
Vitamin B2:0.21mg
12.39%
Calcium:100.66mg
10.07%
Manganese:0.19mg
9.61%
Magnesium:37.43mg
9.36%
Vitamin B1:0.13mg
8.6%
Vitamin B5:0.72mg
7.23%
Copper:0.12mg
6.11%
Fiber:1.18g
4.73%
Vitamin E:0.57mg
3.77%