Authentic AU Fan-Exclusive Steak Salad

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-04 · Updated 2026-04-04

A premium steak salad featuring perfectly seared strip steak, heirloom tomatoes, and a vibrant vinaigrette with authentic fan-club flavor notes. This american-inspired salads ready in about 21 minutes pairs strip steak, baby spinach, halved heirloom tomatoes into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 490 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 12 oz strip steak
• 5 oz baby spinach
• 1 cup, halved heirloom tomatoes
• 1/4 cup, thinly sliced red onion
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1/2 tsp honey
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat steak dry with paper towels, then season both sides with 1/4 tsp sea salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over high heat until shimmering, then add steak and sear for 3 minutes per side for medium-rare.
2. Step 2: While steak cooks, whisk together red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/8 tsp pepper, and remaining 1 tbsp olive oil in a small bowl to make vinaigrette.
3. Step 3: Transfer steak to a cutting board, let rest for 5 minutes, then slice against the grain. Toss baby spinach, tomatoes, and red onion in a large bowl with half the vinaigrette.
4. Step 4: Divide salad among plates, arrange steak slices on top, and drizzle with remaining vinaigrette. Serve immediately.