Blackened Steak Salad

Blackened Steak Salad

June 13, 2025

This Blackened Steak Salad is made with juicy steak, creamy homemade dressing, and fresh veggies for a mouthwatering combination of flavors. This dish is easy to prepare and makes for the ultimate on-the-go lunch or healthy main course for dinner.

This is the best Steak Salad made with thinly sliced blackened steak, crunchy lettuce, bell peppers, and shredded cheese, all tossed in a delicious creamy dressing. Trust me, you need this steak salad recipe in your life. 

As is the case in many homes around the country, any night we make steak is a BIG hit in my house. It’s something we only eat occasionally, but everyone loves it. And this Blackened Steak is one of our favorites. 

While I love steak and potatoes as much as anyone, I also really love a good steak salad. You know the kind? With tender steak, tons of crunchy vegetables, and a delicious dressing.

Blackened Steak Salad

Recipe by: Kristen McCaffrey of Slender Kitchen
Makes 4 servings
Prep time: 10 minutes; Cook Time: 20 minutes; Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 lb lean beef tenderloin (or lean flank steak)
  • 2 tbsp blackening seasoning
  • 1 tsp lime zest
  • 1 tbsp butter (or ghee or olive oil)
  • 2 tsp grapeseed oil (or olive or vegetable)
  • 1 head romaine lettuce
  • 1 bell pepper, sliced
  • 1/4 red onion, sliced
  • 1/2 cup shredded reduced fat cheddar cheese
  • 1/3 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt (dressing)
  • 2 tbsp low fat mayonnaise (dressing)
  • 1/2 tbsp taco seasoning (dressing)
  • 1/2 lime, juiced (dressing)
  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro (dressing)
  • 1 garlic clove (dressing)
  • 2 tbsp red onion (dressing)
  • 1/2 serrano pepper, seeded and diced (or jalapeno, for dressing)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (dressing)

Directions

  1. To make the dressing: Combine all ingredients in a food processor or blender. Puree for 15 seconds. Place into a dressing container or mason jar and store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. You can also add a couple of tablespoons of salsa or pico de gallo to the dressing for even more flavor.
  2. Preheat the oven to 375*. Let the steak come to room temp. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, rub butter over both sides of the steak. Generously rub steak with seasoning. Add the grapeseed oil to the skillet. Place steak into the cast iron skillet and cook 2 minutes per side. Turn off the heat. Place cast iron into the oven for 5 minutes for rare, 6 minutes for medium-rare, or 7 minutes for medium. Remove from the oven and place on a cutting board. Let rest for 5 minutes. Slice steak into strips.
  3. Assemble the salad: Toss together the Romaine lettuce, bell peppers, and red onions. Top with sliced steak and dressing.

Nutritional Info

Calories: 304, Fat: 19 grams, Carbs: 6 grams, Protein: 32 grams

Kristen McCaffrey makes a variety of healthy and delicious recipes that she shares on her website, SlenderKitchen.com.

Blackened Steak Salad
Kristen Mccaffrey

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kristen McCaffrey makes a variety of healthy and delicious recipes that she shares on her website, SlenderKitchen.com. Before diving into the world of healthy cooking, she struggled to lose weight, eat well, and find a healthy balance in her life. She has always been in love with food and enjoys healthy recipe development. Kristen is passionate about cooking and creating delicious recipes that encourage other people to eat healthy. See more recipes from Kristen!
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