This Little Gem Steak Salad with Feta is a hearty and refreshing dish featuring tender steak slices atop crisp little gem lettuce, complemented by creamy feta cheese. Perfect for a satisfying lunch or dinner, it's a delicious blend of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
- 4 oz little gem lettuce
- 1/2 cup caesar dressing
- 1/2 avocado, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup Athenos Traditional Feta Cheese Crumbles
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup crushed croutons
- 1 NY strip steak (6-8 oz)
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- Kosher salt
- Cracked black pepper
Method
- Heat a small cast iron skillet on medium-high heat. Add 1 tbsp vegetable oil in. When the oil starts to have waves and a drop of water ‘dances’ on the skillet, it’s hot and ready. Add a generous layer of kosher salt and cracked black pepper to each side of the steak. Sear for 4-5 minutes on each side for medium rare. Remove from heat and tent with foil.
- In a medium bowl, add little gem leaves and toss with caesar dressing. Transfer to a medium serving platter and top evenly with diced avocado, cherry tomato halves, cucumber, feta cheese crumbles, red onion, and crushed croutons.
- Slice the steak into 1/2-inch slices going against the grain. Top in the center of the salad and serve.