Balsamic Steak Salad

While ancient Greeks and Romans were the first to eat salads, the addition of steak comes by way of Pittsburgh in the ‘60s. Or so urban legend has it. Seems that in a diner not too far out of the city, a customer asked for a steak sandwich without the bun but with some lettuce and dressing. So, as they say, a star was born.


  • 2 cups Arugula
  • 2 cups Baby spinach
  • 2 tbs Balsamic
  • 8 oz Sirloin steak
  • 1 Yellow onion
  • 1 cup Cut green beans
  • 2 tbs Avocado oil
  • Pink salt to taste
  • Pepper medley to taste

  1. Grill or sear sirloin steak with salt and pepper, browning each side.
  2. Caramelize onions with avocado oil and salt in saucepan on medium high. Steam green beans, in steamer or stovetop, until soft. Let veggies cool 5-10 minutes.
  3. In large bowl, toss spinach, arugula, green beans and balsamic.
  4. Top with sirloin and caramelize onion, sprinkle with pepper.

Serves 2 | Prep Time 35 min