Steak Salad With Honey Balsamic Dressing

Juicy skirt steak, fresh veggies, and feta cheese- all tossed in a delicious tangy glaze. Steak salad with honey balsamic dressing is a mouthwatering meal infused with bold, savory flavor!

I’m always up for a fresh salad loaded with flavor. You’ll have to try out some of my other favorites- cilantro lime chicken salad, steak fajita salad, and grilled shrimp salad! They’re as satisfying and delicious as they are healthy!

Delicious Skirt Steak Salad Recipe

For a nutritious meal loaded with flavor, you have got to try this steak salad with honey balsamic dressing! I’ve been on the hunt for recipes that check all the boxes with proteins, healthy fats, and lots of fresh veggies… but that taste amazing, too! This steak salad recipe is all that and more. It all starts with a skirt steak and my reader-favorite marinade. Fresh romaine lettuce, Roma tomatoes, red onion, avocado, and corn are tossed together for the ultimate mix of greens. And to finish it all off? Tasty honey garlic balsamic vinaigrette and some feta cheese for a punch of extra flavor. This isn’t your typical salad. Really, it’s just as satisfying as a full-course meal!

We’ve been loving this at my house. I know you’ll love it too! The savory dressing brings everything together so well! It’s the perfect way to sneak some veggies in for my carnivore husband and kids. Honestly, skirt steak is highly underrated. It has a rich, delicious umami flavor! As a substitute, you can also use sirloin cube steaks! I personally like having strips of steak, but cubes are a fun, bite-sized alternative! Also, feel free to add in all of your favorite veggies here! The dressing is so versatile, it tastes amazing with just about everything! For more tasty recommendations, see my tips section below.

Steak Salad Ingredients

For the salad, all you need are your favorite veggies and tender strips of steak! In this recipe, I’m making my salad with some of my favorites- creamy avocado, corn, and tangy Roma tomatoes. As for the dressing, it’s only 6 super simple ingredients that you’ve probably got in your kitchen right now! The way they come together to create such a tasty vinaigrette is divine, honestly. You’ll love it! Individual measurements are in the recipe card below.

Salad

• Romaine Lettuce: Fresh romaine lettuce is the foundation of this steak salad. I love its delicious crunch! You could also swap this out for spinach, kale, or argula.
• Roma Tomatoes: I love the taste and shape of Roma tomatoes. They have a little bit more tang than other tomatoes and they’re perfectly bite-sized!
• Avocado: Not only is avocado creamy and delicious, it’s a great source of healthy fats! Avocado plus steak is the tastiest umami combination.
• Red Onion: Red onions will give your steak salad a bit of crunch, which I love! It has a nice, sharp flavor and pairs perfectly with the flavors of the other veggies.
• Corn on the Cob: You can shear your corn or leave it on the cob! I love the texture that corn kernels add to the salad.
• Lime: Lime slices give the salad a hint of zesty flavor.
• Feta Cheese: Crumbled feta is SO good in this salad. The bright flavor of the cheese balances the tanginess of the dressing really well.
• Skirt Steak: Sliced skirt steak is the star of the show! You can find my recipe here. Skirt steak is so juicy, flavorful, and easy to grill up! You’re going to love it!

Honey Balsamic Dressing

• Balsamic Vinegar: Balsamic vinegar is a must! It’s so tangy and delicious.
• Minced Garlic: Adds that perfect savory flavor. Honey garlic is one of my favorite flavor combos!
• Sugar: Granulated sugar is added to balance flavors.
• Olive Oil: Olive oil gives the dressing a rich flavor and binds all of the ingredients together.
• Honey: For that perfect sweetness! It also helps to thicken up the vinaigrette.
• Salt: Add a pinch to enhance the overall flavor of the balsamic dressing.

How to Make Steak Salad With Honey Balsamic Dressing

Making this skirt steak salad is as easy as it gets! The fresh veggies, steak, and vinaigrette do all of the heavy lifting. So, all you have to do is toss everything together! This is the perfect recipe for using up leftover veggies.

1. Add Steak and Vegetables: In a large bowl, add the romaine, Roma tomatoes, avocado, onion, corn, lime, feta and skirt steak.
2. Making the Dressing: Whisk the balsamic vinegar, garlic, sugar, olive oil, honey and salt together. Pour over salad and toss gently.

Making the Best Steak Salad

With a salad this good, it’s bound to be a hit with your friends and family! You can customize and enhance your steak salad with just a few simple tips and tricks. No matter how you tweak it, you can’t go wrong with steak and a honey balsamic glaze.

• Picking a Steak: I love using skirt steak in this salad because of how rich and flavorful it is. You can swap this for sirloin, or if you want something a little leaner, try strips of flank!
• Let Steak Rest: Once your steak is done cooking, let it rest! If you cut it into strips too early, it won’t be as juicy. 10-15 minutes should do the trick!
• Customize Dressings: The great thing about this salad is that the ingredients go with just about any dressing. You can swap out the honey balsamic for some homemade caesar, Greek, or blue cheese dressing! I love being able to mix and match.
• Adding Other Vegetables: Other vegetables I love adding to this steak salad are hard-boiled eggs, chopped peppers, cucumbers, olives, and black beans.
• Serve With: Honestly, this salad is a meal on its own, but you can complete it with a side of homemade rolls or breadsticks!

Storing Leftover Salad

If you’re planning on making this salad ahead of time, it’s best to store it without dressing! The moisture of the dressing will make your salad soggy.

• In the Refrigerator: Tightly cover your salad bowl in plastic wrap. Your steak salad will store for up to 5 days in the fridge without dressing. If you’ve added dressing, it will stay fresh for 1-2 days.

More Hearty Salads

Don’t let the word salad fool you, these are just as satisfying as any other entrée! Eating clean doesn’t mean you have to eat rabbit food. These other salad recipes are packed with protein and mouthwatering flavor. You’re going to love them in your weekly lunch lineup!

Salads

Balsamic Chicken Cobb Salad with Pasta

Salads

Lemon Chicken Pasta Salad

Salads

Chili Lime Chicken Salad

Salads

Grilled Chicken Caesar Avocado Salad

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Steak Salad with Honey Dressing

Juicy skirt steak, fresh veggies, and feta cheese- all tossed in a delicious tangy glaze. Steak salad with honey balsamic dressing is a mouthwatering meal infused with bold, savory flavor!

Course Salad

Cuisine American

Keyword steak salad

Prep Time 15 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

Servings 4 people

Calories 556kcal

Author Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

• 2 cups romaine lettuce chopped
• 2 roma tomatoes chopped
• 1 avocado sliced
• Half a red onion sliced
• 1 corn on the cob
• 1 lime sliced
• 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled
• 2 cups skirt steak sliced LINK HERE

Honey Balsamic Dressing:

• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 4 Tablespoons olive oil
• 1 Tablespoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

• In a large bowl add the romaine, Roma tomatoes, avocado, onion, corn, lime, feta and skirt steak.
• To make the dressing: Whisk the balsamic, garlic, sugar, olive oil, honey and salt.

Nutrition

Calories: 556kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 783mg | Potassium: 853mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 2478IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 3mg

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Slow Cooker Crack Chicken (Cheddar Ranch Chicken)

This Slow Cooker Crack Chicken (Cheddar Ranch Chicken) is an addicting concoction of chicken, cheese, bacon and perfectly seasoned with ranch dressing. Cooking this in the slow cooker takes all the work out of it and makes it a super simple hearty dinner on busy days.

Things are called “crack” for a good reason. They’re just so good you get addicted. You just can’t enough like this Best Christmas Crack Recipe. This Crack Chicken is amazing especially when made with Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix.

Crack Chicken Recipe

What exactly is “Crack Chicken?” It’s that classic combination of cream cheese, ranch, cheddar and bacon. Similar to the Crack Dip, this has all the same delicious flavors, but made meal worthy by adding chicken. Now you can have a bowl full and not feel guilty, like you might if you had a whole bowl full of just dip.

This keto friendly dish is so versatile, and everyone loves it. It’s a hearty, rich and creamy meal. Perfect for any occasion, it’s like the little black dress of dinners. Dress it up or down depending on the occasion and it’s a winner either way.

Cheddar Ranch Chicken Ingredients

Simple ingredients when put all together taste so amazing.

• Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts: I love that you don’t have to pre cut these
• Homemade Ranch Seasoning: This is the dry mix not ranch dressing. Using homemade is SO GOOD
• Cream Cheese: Creamy and decadent filling
• Bacon: Cooked and crumbled then stirred into the chicken mix.
• Cheddar Cheese: Shredded over top and melted when warm.
• Green Onion: Top it off as a garnish!

How to Make Crockpot Crack Chicken

This is so easy, you’ll wonder why you haven’t tried it sooner.

1. Slow Cooker: In the bottom of a slow cooker place the chicken. Sprinkle with dry ranch dressing. Cut the cream cheese into cubes and place over the chicken and seasoning.
2. Cook: Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4.
3. Shred: Shred the chicken and top with bacon and cheese. Cover till melted. Garnish with green onions.

Tips for the Best Crack Chicken Slow Cooker

It’s really difficult to mess up this Crack Chicken recipe but here are a few tips to help it be awesome.

• Chicken: Use skinless and boneless chicken for less fat and grease. You can use boneless skinless chicken thighs with the same success as chicken breasts.
• Bacon: For the best taste and texture use real bacon crumbles not bacon bits which can be pretty artificial tasting.
• Keep it from Drying! This is definitely a recipe you don’t want to over cook it. The best success is long and low.
• Cream Cheese: Chunk the cream cheese and distribute evenly over the chicken for even melting.
• Cheddar Cheese: Bacon and cheddar just go together but you can easily change it up, try jalapeno pepper jack for a kick, colby or even swiss.
• Storing Cheddar Ranch Chicken: Keep this in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days and YES you can freeze it. Put it in a freezer safe airtight container and it will keep for up to 3 months.
• Double: Double the recipe and freeze leftovers for quick dinners or even lunches.
• Shredding Chicken: The easiest way to shred chicken is with your hand mixer right in crock pot. It’s easy and fast. Or you can also just use two forks.

What Do You Eat Crack Chicken With?

Slow Cooker Crack Chicken is such a versatile dish. It can be served so many different ways, making it a new dish each time!

• Over rice: This adds an asian twist.
• Hamburger buns or Pitas: Place on oven toasted buns for a delicious sandwich.
• Mashed potatoes: Over top for a rich and tasty meal.
• Inside of baked potatoes: Split open your baked potato and insert the chicken right inside.
• Crackers and veggies: Make a fun dip with a fun tray full of deliciousness.
• Wrapped in a Tortilla: Something light but simple for a quick lunch or snack time.
• Lettuce Wraps or on top of a salad: Add a little more to your greens with this hearty chicken and cheese.
• In Pitas or Croissants: Another idea for a quick lunch or a gathering.
• Pasta: Bring on something filling with noodles and this chicken.

More Slow Cooker Chicken Recipes to Love

These chicken favorites are made so much easier in the slow cooker,  and that makes life so much easier.

• Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken
• Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie
• Skinny Slow Cooker Kung Pao Chicken
• Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala
• Slow Cooker Chicken Tortellini Soup

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Slow Cooker Crack Chicken

This Slow Cooker Crack Chicken (Cheddar Ranch Chicken) is an addicting concoction of chicken, cheese, bacon and perfectly seasoned with ranch dressing. Cooking this in the slow cooker takes all the work out of it and makes it a super simple hearty dinner on busy days.

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Keyword crack chicken, crack chicken recipe, slow cooker crack chicken

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 6 hours

Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes

Servings 6 People

Calories 427kcal

Author Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

• 3 pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
• 2 packets dry ranch seasoning or try my Homemade Ranch Seasoning
• 2 8 ounce cream cheese
• 6 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
• 1 cup cheddar cheese
• chopped green onions for garnish

Instructions

• In a slow cooker add the chicken to the bottom. Sprinkle with dry ranch seasoning. Top with cream cheese. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4 hours long.
• Shred the chicken with two forks. Top with bacon and sprinkle with cheese. Cover until melted. Serve on buns, over rice and garnish with green onions.

Nutrition

Calories: 427kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 56g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 180mg | Sodium: 527mg | Potassium: 901mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 257IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 147mg | Iron: 1mg

 

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Homemade Pancake Mix

Super easy and made with simple ingredients, you can ditch the box mix and make your own Homemade Pancake Mix.  Make the most delicate, divinely fluffy pancakes whenever you want for your family!

Making things from scratch is so unbelievably easy. Just like this Insanely Good Homemade Granola, but it can be intimidating like the thought of making Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup. But the great news is,  just like those recipes, this is insanely easy and quick and once you try it, you’ll never go back.

The Best Pancake Mix

Not only is super simple but the pancakes it makes are so good! Fluffy, soft, tender and melt in your mouth tasty. Warm breakfasts are so great to wake up to and this makes it so easy.  Just whip this up with some milk, eggs, and oil  and you’ve got a hot breakfast in no time. Pancakes really are fast and they’re just so comforting, everyone loves them.

Buying and preparing all of your own foods is the single easiest way to ensure that you know exactly what your family is eating.  It is also a great way to save money on groceries!  Most premade baking mixes are typically simply mixtures of very simple, common dry baking ingredients. This homemade pancake mix is easy to whip up and is a great way to save on the budget.

Pancake Ingredients

You probably already have these in your pantry.

• Flour: All purpose flour works best for fluffy pancakes
• Baking Powder: This gives you fluffiness and puffs the pancakes up.
• Sugar: A little bit of sweetness to add in the pancakes.
• Salt: Always needed for balance!

How to Make Pancake Mix

Ever look at the ingredients in those box mixes? Can’t pronounce some of them can you and you don’t even know what they’re for, and you’re feeding that to your family. Now you can know exactly what’s in your pancake mix!

1. Mix: Whisk all the ingredients together. Place in a sealed container and keep in a dry cool place.

Pancake Mix from Scratch

Now it’s time to use the mix for fluffy yummy pancakes. It is just two simple instructions to making the best pancakes at home.

1. Mix: In a medium bowl mix together 1 cup of milk 1 egg and 2 Tablespoons of oil. Add in 1 cup of pancake mix and stir till combined.
2. Cook: Drop by 1/4 cups in a heated buttered skillet on medium heat.

What Can I Put in my Pancake Mix?

There are so many variations and fun ways to eat a pancake. From classic butter and syrup to adding in fruit or chocolate, these pancakes are amazingly delicious. Your family will be raving how good they are!

• Spices: This is the perfect base to add spices. When you add your mix to the wet ingredients add in cinnamon, vanilla, pumpkin spice, or other flavorings.
• Mix ins: To your wet mix add in mashed bananas, nuts, blueberries, chocolate chips, chia seeds, flax meal or protein powder for variations.
• Flour: You can use whole wheat flour, unbleached flour or all purpose flour in this pre mix.

Tips and Storing Homemade Pancake Mix

• Double: Feel free to double the mix or even triple it. I like to make lots of pancakes at once and freeze them for even quicker hot breakfasts in the morning.
• Wait: When cooking your pancakes wait for those bubbles to form on top to ensure you don’t end up with gooey middles.
• Butter: For extra richness substitute melted butter for the oil. So yummy!
• Don’t over mix: It’s important when you mix your wet with dry ingredients you don’t over mix. It’s ok to have a few little lumps.
• Storage: The shelf life of this homemade mix is about the same as any you’d find at the store. This should keep for 6-8 months in a cool dark place. Make sure your jar or container has a tight seal as well.

More Homemade Goodness

Because Homemade is always better, and unbelievably easy!

• Homemade Cheese Sauce
• Homemade Ranch Dressing
• Easiest Marinara Sauce
• Homemade Fajita Seasoning
• Easy Homemade Tomato Sauce

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Homemade Pancake Mix

Super easy and made with simple ingredients, you can ditch the box mix and make your own Homemade Pancake Mix.  Make the most delicate, divinely fluffy pancakes whenever you want for your family.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Keyword pancake mix, pancakes

Prep Time 10 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Servings 4 People

Calories 425kcal

Author Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

• 3 cups flour
• 1/3 cup baking powder
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

To make pancakes:

• In a medium sized bowl whisk together 1 cup milk, 1 egg and 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil. Add in 1 cup of pancake mix and stir until combined.

To make chocolate chip pancakes:

• In a medium sized bowl whisk together 1 cup milk, 1 egg and 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil. Add in 1 cup of pancake mix and stir until combined. Fold in 1/2 cup chocolate chips.

Nutrition

Calories: 425kcal | Carbohydrates: 97g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 601mg | Potassium: 2092mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 17g | Calcium: 868mg | Iron: 6mg

 

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