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Garlic Basil Steak Salad

August 17, 2016 by overtimecook 1 Comment

Garlic Basil Steak Salad is a filling meal or elegant appetizer that’s bursting with summer flavor!

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Am I the only one who gets…panicky when the summer is almost over? Where did the time go? What happened to my dreams of days in the sun and relaxing at the beach? Summer BBQ’s, farmers markets…all the dreams of wonderful ways to spend the summer, and I find myself sitting inside in my air conditioned office all over again.

Luckily, the summer isn’t over yet, so consider this your official wake up call. Get out there. Do the things you wanted to do. Spend some time in the sun. Host an impromptu barbecue.

And while we’re on the topic of barbecues, this garlic basil steak salad is going to be a serious hit at your next one.  But unlike the summer, this steak can be enjoyed all year long. During the summer, grill the steak on your outdoor grill. But during the winter? Go ahead and broil it. Pretend it’s summer. It might be the only chance you get. This recipe has become my go-to for years now, and it’s taken so long for me to finally share it with you. Don’t miss this one folks – you’re going to love it.

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First off, start with some delicious meat:

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Garlic Basil Oyster Steak
Author: Miriam Pascal, OvertimeCook.com
 
When looking for the right cut of meat to use for my salad, I turned to meat expert and veteran butcher Yaakov Yitzchok Worch. While skirt steak is a great cut, it’s super expensive, so he suggested oyster steak as a more affordable alternative. Oyster Steak is an incredibly tender cut of steak that needs to be cooked for a short amount of time with high heat. You can use a London Broil instead - make sure to adjust the cooking time for a larger piece of meat.
Ingredients
  • 1 Oyster Steak (usually about 12 ounces)
  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • 1 Tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 cubes frozen parsley
  • 3 cubes frozen basil
  • 4 cloves garlic, coarsley chopped OR 3 cubes frozen garlic
Instructions
  1. Place all ingredients in a ziplock bag and marinate for a few hours or up to overnight.
  2. Discard the marinade and grill or broil for 3-5 minutes per side, depending on desired doneness and size of meat. Let it rest for at least ten minutes before slicing.
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Next, turn it into a fabulous salad:
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Garlic Basil Steak Salad
Author: Miriam Pascal, OvertimeCook.com
Serves: 6 servings
 
Ingredients
Dressing:
  • ¾ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 Tablespoon red wine vinegar or balsamic vinegar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
To assemble salad:
  • 8-10 ounces salad greens of your choice (I used mixed romaine and mesclun lettuce)
  • ½ pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 red pepper, cut in thin strips
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • ½ cup corn kernels, either fresh or canned
  • 1 garlic basil oyster steak (recipe above), cut in slices or cubes
  • ½ cup crispy fried onions (such as french’s)
Instructions
Make the dressing:
  1. Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and whisk or stir until combined. Set aside.
Assemble the salad:
  1. Combine lettuce, tomato, pepper, avocado and corn in a bowl and toss till everything is distributed. Toss with dressing and set aside. (You may not need all of the dressing - save any extra dressing to use as a dip for challah or veggies.)
To serve:
  1. Place some of the salad on each plate. Top with sliced or cubed steak and some crispy fried onions.
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Serve this as an appetizer (you’ll be able to serve about six people) or as a main – it’ll serve about 2 that way. You can keep it healthier by leaving out the crispy fried onions and using lite mayo in the dressing. You can also enjoy the steak without the salad – one steak will serve two. 

 If you liked this recipe, you’ll also love: 

London Broil Steak Salad

Grilled Chicken and Grapefruit Salad

Grilled Chicken and Corn Salad

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Grilling, Healthy, Holiday, Main Courses, Meat, Salads, Seasonal, Vegetables Tagged With: appetizer, avocado, basil, Beef, Corn, garlic, grilling, mains, recipe, salad, Seasonal, steak, tomato


Comments

  1. chanie Bergman says

    May 18, 2018 at 9:20 am

    Hi! Ty so much for your delicious recipes. Is a skirt steak the same as an oyster steak? Can I just swap it out? Ty

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