Spinach Salad with Flat Iron Steak
Spinach Salad with Flat Iron Steak layers tender, well-seasoned beef over fresh greens with sweet red peppers, soft onions, and meaty portobellos. A splash of red wine and Italian dressing brings tangy depth, while crumbled blue cheese adds a creamy, sharp finish. Serve it warm for a satisfying weeknight dinner or a hearty lunch that feels special without being fussy.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Spinach Salad with Flat Iron Steak, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic Impact
- 41 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 6 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 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.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 21
- Heart Health
- 53
- Metabolic
- 22
- Digestive
- 32
- Inflammatory
- 57
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high and lightly oil the grate. Season both sides of the steak with salt and black pepper.
- 2
Grill on the preheated grill until it reaches your desired doneness, about 5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Let the steak rest in a warm spot.
- 3
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook until it begins to soften, about 4 minutes.
- 4
Add the salad dressing and bring it to a boil, then stir in the bell peppers and mushrooms.
- 5
Reduce the heat to medium and cook until the peppers are tender, about 5 minutes.
- 6
Use a slotted spoon to transfer the vegetables to a bowl and set aside.
- 7
Increase the heat to medium-high. Add the red wine to the skillet and simmer until the dressing and wine are reduced to a syrupy sauce, about 5 minutes.
- 8
Meanwhile, thinly slice the steak against the grain.
- 9
Divide the spinach among serving plates. Spoon the warm vegetable mixture over the spinach and top with the sliced steak.
- 10
Spoon the red wine sauce on top and sprinkle with blue cheese.
- Calories 399.43 kcal Moderate 20%
- Protein 27.48 g Good Source 55%
- Carbohydrate 13.69 g 5%
- Total Fat 26.95 g High 35%
- Saturated Fat 8.48 g High 42%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 88.05 mg High 29%
- Sodium 438.42 mg Moderate 19%
- Dietary Fiber 2.09 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 7.08 g --
- Added Sugars 1.47 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 131.97 mg Moderate 10%
- Iron 3.74 mg Good Source 21%
- Potassium 319.4 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 43.54 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 101.18 mg Good Source 112%
- Vitamin D 0.09 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Spinach Salad with Flat Iron Steak is an American dinner recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 50 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Baby Spinach, Crumbled Blue Cheese, Flat Iron Steak, and Italian Dressing. Each serving provides about 399.43 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Spinach Salad with Flat Iron Steak?
- It is an American salad recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Spinach Salad with Flat Iron Steak made of?
- The main ingredients are Baby Spinach, Crumbled Blue Cheese, Flat Iron Steak, Italian Dressing, Olive Oil. The full list of 10 is above.
- What goes well with Spinach Salad with Flat Iron Steak?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Spinach Salad with Flat Iron Steak?
- About 50 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 399.43 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Spinach Salad with Flat Iron Steak easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 10 ingredients and 10 steps.
- Is Spinach Salad with Flat Iron Steak healthy?
- Spinach Salad with Flat Iron Steak has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 399.43 calories and 27.48 g of protein, or 55% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 438.42 mg (19% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 8.48 g (42% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Onions and Alcohol, 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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