Description
A stunning dish that pairs juicy flank steak with vibrant cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fragrant basil, drizzled with a tangy balsamic dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank steak
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella, diced
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients (5 minutes).
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (5 minutes).
- Generously season the flank steak with salt and pepper (5 minutes).
- Grill the steak for 5-7 minutes on each side for medium-rare, or until it reaches your desired doneness (10-15 minutes).
- Let the steak rest for 5 minutes.
- Combine the halved cherry tomatoes, diced mozzarella, and fresh basil in a large mixing bowl (5 minutes).
- In a separate bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar and olive oil (5 minutes).
- Toss the salad mixture with the dressing, and season with salt and pepper (2 minutes).
- Slice the rested flank steak thinly against the grain, plate it, and top with the Caprese salad (5 minutes).
Notes
For added flavor, consider marinating the flank steak in olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and herbs before grilling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg