Salad smash not your thing? We got you covered with this ranch steak salad! Instead of a fistful of lettuce – use a fork and knife to enjoy this delicious steak salad dressed in a creamy, herby, ranch dressing. Fresh, savoury and meaty, this salad is perfect for a lighter summer fair, those on a keto protocol or preferring a lower carb option for the day!

MACRONUTRIENTS

For the dressing – yields 8 servings (1 cup)

Calories: 198

Fat: 21g

Protein: 1g

Carbohydrate: 2g

Ingredients:

Salad

• 2 cups mesculun greens

• 2 cups arugula

• 1 avocado – sliced

• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes

• 1/4 red onion – sliced

• Fresh tarragon leaves – torn for garnish

Steak

• 2lb striploin steak

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp salt

• 1 tsp pepper

Ranch Dressing

• 3/4 cup olive oil

• 1 large egg

• 1/2 tsp mustard powder

• 1 clove garlic

• 1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper

• 1 tsp apple cider vinegar

• 1 tsp white wine vinegar

• 1 tbsp fresh parsley

• 1 tbsp fresh dill

• 1/4 tsp onion powder

• 1/4 tsp garlic powder

• 1/4 tsp paprika

• 1/4-1/2 cup almond milk

• 1/2 tsp salt

METHOD

Step 1: Combine all ingredients for the dressing in a high powered blender. Start with 1/4 cup coconut milk, taste and add an extra 1/4 cup if the desired consistency isn’t reached.

Step 2: For the steak – preheat grill to high heat. Rub olive oil over steak and season generously with salt and pepper. Once grill is preheated, sear steak for 2-3 min per side for medium rare. Remove from grill and allow to rest for 3-5 minutes.

Step 3: Combine all of the salad ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Add dressing and toss until well mixed and fully dressed. Transfer salad onto a serving dish or individual plates

Step 4: Slice steak against the grain and serve on top of salad warm. Enjoy!

Perfect Pairings:

This recipe pairs perfectly with our tired and tested nutrition protocols.
Leaning Protocol
Bulking Protocol
Keto Protocol

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