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Loaded Steakhouse Salad with Crispy Onion Bloom
Indulge in a steakhouse-inspired salad featuring tender sirloin, crispy onion blooms, and a creamy blue cheese dressing. A true comfort food delight!
Prepare to elevate your salad game with an indulgent twist that brings the hearty flavors of a classic steakhouse to your plate. This Loaded Steakhouse Salad boasts tender, juicy sirloin steak, a crispy onion bloom for an irresistible crunch, and creamy blue cheese dressing to tie it all together. It's a salad that doesn't shy away from decadence, offering a symphony of textures and flavors that will leave you craving more.
Imagine the satisfaction of enjoying a perfectly cooked steak atop a bed of vibrant greens, complemented by the tangy sharpness of blue cheese and the savory notes of crispy onions. Every bite delivers a delightful contrast between the rich and the fresh, the creamy and the crunchy. It's comfort food reimagined in salad form, making it worth every indulgent bite.
Recipe Overview
🥗 Vegetarian
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings
4
Calories
800 kcal
per serving
Cuisine
Mediterranean
Indulge in a steakhouse-inspired salad featuring tender sirloin, crispy onion blooms, and a creamy blue cheese dressing. A true comfort food delight!
Ingredients
- • sirloin steak: 1 pound, trimmed
- • salt and pepper: to taste
- • olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- • baby spinach: 4 cups
- • arugula: 2 cups
- • cherry tomatoes: 1 cup, halved
- • cucumber: 1, sliced
- • red onion: 1/2, thinly sliced
- • blue cheese crumbles: 1/2 cup
- • mayonnaise: 1/2 cup
- • sour cream: 1/4 cup
- • buttermilk: 2 tablespoons
- • Worcestershire sauce: 1 teaspoon
- • garlic powder: 1 teaspoon
- • onion powder: 1 teaspoon
- • crispy fried onions: 1 cup
- • all-purpose flour: 1/2 cup
- • paprika: 1 teaspoon
- • egg: 1, beaten
- • vegetable oil: for frying
Instructions
- 1 Preheat your grill or grill pan to high heat. Season the sirloin steak generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- 2 In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the sirloin steak and sear for about 4-5 minutes on each side for medium-rare. Adjust the cooking time for your preferred doneness. Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.
- 3 In a small mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder until smooth. Stir in blue cheese crumbles. Set aside.
- 4 For the crispy onion bloom, combine flour and paprika in one bowl and place the beaten egg in another. Dip onion slices in flour, then egg, and back into the flour. Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan. Fry onion slices until golden and crispy, about 3-4 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
- 5 To assemble the salad, layer baby spinach, arugula, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and red onion in a large salad bowl or platter. Arrange sliced steak on top and drizzle with blue cheese dressing.
- 6 Top with crispy onion bloom and additional blue cheese crumbles. Serve immediately for maximum crunch and flavor.
Serving Suggestions
- • This salad pairs beautifully with a chilled glass of Pinot Noir, which complements the rich flavors of the steak and blue cheese. For a non-alcoholic option, try a sparkling water infused with a hint of lime. Consider serving alongside a basket of warm, crusty bread to soak up any leftover dressing and juices from the steak. A side of roasted garlic mashed potatoes would also make a perfect accompaniment, enhancing the steakhouse experience.
Storage Tips
Store leftover salad ingredients separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Keep the steak, salad greens, and dressing apart to maintain freshness. Reheat the steak gently in a skillet over low heat, and re-fry the onions briefly to regain their crispiness before serving again.
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