How to Make Caprese Salad with Grilled Flank Steak - A Step-by-Step Guide

Nothing says summer quite like a colorful, fresh, and delightfully simple Caprese salad. And when you add some perfectly grilled flank steak to the mix, you've got a dish that's sure to impress at your next backyard BBQ or intimate dinner party.

The classic Caprese salad is a beloved Italian dish that combines the flavors of ripe tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fragrant basil, all drizzled with a bit of balsamic glaze. The addition of grilled flank steak takes this timeless dish to a who...

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Ingredients

  • 2 medium tomatoes, diced
  • 1 (4 ounce) ball fresh mozzarella, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • ¼ cup coarsely chopped fresh basil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced, divided
  • 41 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 pound flank steak
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 (6.5 ounce) bag butter lettuce mix
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 main course salads

  • Mix tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, 1 clove minced garlic, and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a bowl; toss to coat. Cover bowl and refrigerate.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Place steak in a large resealable bag; add 1 clove minced garlic, 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper. Seal the bag and distribute the oil mixture over the steak.
  • When the grill is preheated, cook steak to your desired degree of doneness, about 5 minutes per side for medium. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 140 degrees F (60 degrees C). Let stand for 5 minutes before thinly slicing across the grain.
  • Divide lettuce onto 4 serving plates. Drizzle 1 1/2 teaspoons each balsamic vinegar and olive oil onto each lettuce portion. Divide steak and tomato mixture evenly between the salads.
  • Nutrition

    321 cal.

    • Total Fat: 24g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 50mg
    • Sodium: 115mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 6g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 20g
    • Vitamin C: 11mg
    • Calcium: 202mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 443mg