Garlic Herb Steak Avocado Lime (Printable)
Juicy garlic herb steak with crisp greens and zesty avocado lime dressing
# List of ingredients:
→ For the Steak
01 - 1 lb sirloin or ribeye steak
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 tsp dried oregano
05 - 1 tsp dried thyme
06 - 1 tsp dried rosemary
07 - 1/2 tsp salt
08 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
→ For the Salad
09 - 6 cups mixed salad greens (arugula, spinach, romaine)
10 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
11 - 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
12 - 1 cucumber, sliced
13 - 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
14 - 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
→ For the Avocado Lime Dressing
15 - 1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
16 - 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
17 - 1/4 cup olive oil
18 - 1 clove garlic
19 - 2 tbsp fresh cilantro or parsley
20 - 1 tsp honey
21 - 1/4 tsp salt
22 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
23 - 2-3 tbsp water
# Steps:
01 - Mix olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, thyme, rosemary, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Rub the mixture over the steak. Let rest at room temperature for 15 minutes.
02 - Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the steak 3-5 minutes per side for medium-rare, or to desired doneness. Transfer to a cutting board, tent loosely with foil, and let rest 5 minutes. Slice thinly against the grain.
03 - Combine avocado, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, cilantro or parsley, honey, salt, and black pepper in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. Add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
04 - Arrange salad greens on a large platter or individual plates. Top with cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, feta cheese, and pine nuts if using.
05 - Place sliced steak over the salad. Drizzle generously with avocado lime dressing. Serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The dressing comes together in seconds but tastes like you spent hours perfecting the balance
- Its that rare dinner that feels fancy enough for company but casual enough for Tuesday night
- The warm steak against crisp cold greens creates this incredible temperature and texture contrast
02 -
- I once rushed the resting step and ended up with tough, dry meat and a puddle of juice on my cutting board, so now I set a timer and walk away
- The dressing thickens in the refrigerator, so if you make it ahead, thin it with water and give it a good whisk before serving
03 -
- Pat your steak completely dry before applying the marinade, or you'll end up steaming instead of searing
- Let the dressing sit for 10 minutes after blending to let the garlic mellow and the flavors marry