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Delicious Fall Harvest Steak Salad with steak, greens, and seasonal vegetables.

Fall Harvest Steak Salad

A sophisticated and cozy salad featuring seared steak, roasted butternut squash, and a delicious maple-Dijon vinaigrette.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American, Fusion
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 8 oz flank steak or sirloin Choose your preferred cut of steak.
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil For roasting squash.
  • 2 cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 4 cups baby kale or mixed greens
  • ¼ cup pomegranate seeds
  • ¼ cup crumbled blue cheese Using high-quality blue cheese is recommended.
  • 2 tablespoons toasted pecans or walnuts (optional) Optional for added crunch.
Vinaigrette Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil For the vinaigrette.
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup
  • to taste Salt and pepper For vinaigrette.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Toss the butternut squash with olive oil, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping once, until tender and golden.
  3. While the squash roasts, season the steak with salt and pepper. Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat and cook the steak for 3–4 minutes per side, or until cooked to your liking. Let it rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.
  4. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the vinaigrette ingredients until smooth.
Assembly
  1. Divide the greens between two bowls.
  2. Top with roasted squash, sliced steak, pomegranate seeds, blue cheese, and nuts if using.
  3. Drizzle with the maple-Dijon vinaigrette and serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Don’t slice the steak hot or you’ll lose all the juices; rest is not optional. Roasted squash develops a caramelized edge if spaced properly on the baking sheet.