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Hanger Steak Salad with Creamy Balsamic Dressing

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course, Salad
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lb hanger steak sub: flat iron or sirloin
  • 8 -10 C mixed greens
  • 1 lg avocado, sliced or diced

Roasted Potatoes

  • 3 C russet potatoes, sliced into 1/4' slices about 3 small potatoes
  • 2 tbsp olive or avocado oil, split
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper

Roasted Tomatoes

  • 1 1/2 C cherry or grape tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp avocado or olive oil
  • pinch of salt

Caramelized onions

  • 2 tbsp ghee
  • 1 C yellow or white onion, sliced
  • 1/4 C water

Creamy Balsamic Vinegar

  • 1/4 C balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 C avocado oil
  • 1 tbsp dijon mustard

Instructions
 

  • Preheat Oven to 425° & Preheat grill to 400°
  • Place potatoes on a sheet pan. Toss with olive oil, garlic powder, salt & pepper. Toss to coat & lay in a single layer. Do not over crowd or you'll end up with steamed potatoes & not crispy. Place in the oven and bake for 20 minutes.
  • On a separate baking sheet, add tomatoes. Toss with olive oil & a pinch of salt. Place in the oven with the potatoes & bake for 8 minutes.
  • Pat the hanger steak dry and season well with salt and pepper. Lay the steak on the hot grill. Grill the steak for 5 to 7 minutes on each side for medium-medium well. Remove the steak from the grill and let them rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing.
  • While the steak & veggies cook. Heat ghee in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onions to the skillet, allow to begin to get translucent, 5-7 minutes. Season generously with salt.
  • Add 1/4 of water to the skillet with the onions & cover. Allow to steam for one to two minutes. Once you've achieved desired caramelization, remove from heat & set aside.
  • Last step before serving is to prepare the dressing. In a small mixing bowl combine balsamic & dijon. Once combined, slowly whisk in the oil. Whisk constantly to allow it to emulsify and thicken to create a creamy consistency.
  • When ready to serve, prepare a bowl of greens. Top with avocado, tomatoes, potatoes & onions. Lastly slice the steak thinly and against the grain for maximum tenderness and add to salad. Toss with dressing & enjoy!

Notes

If feeding littles: Deconstruct the salad by serving potatoes, roasted tomatoes (skin removed if not an advanced chewer), diced avocado & caramelized onions. 
Steak is great for babies in big chunks to suck on or really thin slices for chewing.