Grilled Steak Bruschetta Salad

You'll want to fire up the grill just to make this impressive entree. The steaks cook quickly, and the salad prep takes almost no time at all.

Grilled Steak Bruschetta Salad

Average Rating: 4.25

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
YIELD: 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 pounds beef tenderloin steaks (1 inch thick)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 6 slices Italian bread (1/2 inch thick)
  • 3 cups fresh arugula or baby spinach
  • 3/4 cup prepared bruschetta topping or vegetable salad of your choice
  • Crumbled blue cheese, optional
  • 3/4 cup blue cheese salad dressing

Instructions

  • 1. Sprinkle steaks with salt and pepper. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Let stand for 5 minutes.
  • 2. Grill bread, covered, for 1-2 minutes on each side or until toasted; place on salad plates.
  • 3. Thinly slice steak; arrange over toast. Top with arugula and bruschetta topping; sprinkle with cheese if desired. Drizzle with dressing.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 412 calories, 26g fat (7g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 950mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 28g protein.