Steak and Arugula Salad with Cherries and Almonds
This Steak and Arugula Salad with Cherries and Almonds with a homemade dressing is a perfect blend of savory and sweet flavors, making it ideal for a light lunch or dinner.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- For Salad
- 1 bag 10 oz. fresh baby arugula
- 1 cup rainier cherries pitted & halved
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 pound Steak filets or hanger steak
- Pepper & Salt to flavor
- 1/2 cup almonds roughly chopped
- 4 oz. crumbled blue cheese
- ½ red onion thinly julienned
- For the Dressing
- 1 1/2 cups dark sweet cherries pitted
- 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/4 red onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic halved
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tsp dijon mustard
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp pepper
- 1/4 cup olive oil
Instructions
- For the Salad: Season steak generously on both sides with salt and pepper. Let it rest at room temperature.
- Heat a large grill pan or skillet over medium heat, and add 2 Tbsp. of olive oil. When it begins to shimmer, add steak and sear on both sides until cooked to your liking. Set steak aside covered, and let it rest 10 minutes.
- In a large salad bowl, layer arugula with cherries, almonds, blue cheese, and onion.
- For the Dressing: In a small saucepan, reduce cherries with a couple teaspoons of water over medium-low heat (approximately 10-15 minutes). In a blender, combine all ingredients and blend until smooth.
- Finish the Salad: Top the salad with the steak, sliced. Drizzle dressing on top and finish with minced fresh basil.
Nutrition
Calories: 754kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 54g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 31g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 489mg | Potassium: 682mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 281IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 226mg | Iron: 3mg