Caprese Salad with Grilled Flank Steak
Juicy grilled flank steak crowns a Caprese of ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil over tender butter lettuce. The bright balsamic and olive oil bring tang and richness, while garlicky notes perfume every bite. Ideal for a light yet satisfying summer dinner when you want fresh flavors with a touch of char.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Caprese Salad with Grilled Flank Steak, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 48 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 5 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 40 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 18
- Heart Health
- 66
- Metabolic
- 26
- Digestive
- 30
- Inflammatory
- 25
- Performance
- 28
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, 1 clove minced garlic, and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a bowl, then toss to coat.
- 2
Cover the bowl and refrigerate.
- 3
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 4
Place the steak in a large resealable bag; add 1 clove minced garlic, 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- 5
Seal the bag and rub to spread the oil mixture over the steak.
- 6
When the grill is hot, cook the steak to your preferred doneness, about 5 minutes per side for medium.
- 7
Check with an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center; it should read 140 degrees F (60 degrees C).
- 8
Let the steak rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly across the grain.
- 9
Arrange the lettuce on 4 serving plates.
- 10
Drizzle 1 1/2 teaspoons each of balsamic vinegar and olive oil over each lettuce portion.
- 11
Divide the steak and tomato mixture evenly among the salads.
- Calories 1593.78 kcal High 80%
- Protein 38.68 g Good Source 77%
- Carbohydrate 27.51 g 10%
- Total Fat 151.67 g High 194%
- Saturated Fat 27.92 g High 140%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 116.5 mg High 39%
- Sodium 869.39 mg High 38%
- Dietary Fiber 3.05 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 7.14 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 273.06 mg Good Source 21%
- Iron 3.68 mg Good Source 20%
- Potassium 846.71 mg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin A 274.62 mcg Good Source 31%
- Vitamin C 26.13 mg Good Source 29%
- Vitamin D 0.12 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Caprese Salad with Grilled Flank Steak is an Italian dinner recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Balsamic Vinegar, Butter Lettuce, Diced Tomatoes, and Fresh Basil. Each serving provides about 1593.78 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Caprese Salad with Grilled Flank Steak?
- It is an Italian salad recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Caprese Salad with Grilled Flank Steak made of?
- The main ingredients are Balsamic Vinegar, Butter Lettuce, Diced Tomatoes, Fresh Basil, Fresh Mozzarella Cheese. The full list of 9 is above.
- What goes well with Caprese Salad with Grilled Flank Steak?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Caprese Salad with Grilled Flank Steak?
- About 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1593.78 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Caprese Salad with Grilled Flank Steak easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 11 steps.
- Is Caprese Salad with Grilled Flank Steak healthy?
- Caprese Salad with Grilled Flank Steak has an easyChef Pro health score of 32/100. Per serving, it provides 1593.78 calories and 38.68 g of protein, or 77% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium, iron, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 869.39 mg (38% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 27.92 g (140% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Tomatoes and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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