Aussie Tenderloin Salad with Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette
A delicious summer salad with tender Aussie grassfed steak, fresh veggies, berries, and a homemade Strawberry Balsamic vinaigrette dressing! Paleo and Whole30 friendly (if you omit the feta!)
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 1-1.5 lbs True Aussie Tenderloin can sub another cut of Aussie beef if desired
- 16 oz Spring Mix or Mixed Greens
- 1.5 cups blackberries, raspberries, or blueberries I used a combination of all 3!
- ½ cucumber cut into rounds
- ¼ red onion sliced thin
- Feta cheese for topping- optional
Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette
- ½ cup olive or avocado oil
- ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 2 tbsp dijon mustard
- ½ tsp sea salt
- 1 cup strawberries
- 1-2 pitted dates use 2 if your strawberries aren't very sweet!
Instructions
- Combine all vinaigrette ingredients EXCEPT for the strawberries and date(s) in a blender. Blend on high for 30 seconds. Place steaks into a shallow bowl and pour only HALF of the vinaigrette over top. Let them marinate in the fridge for a minimum of 30 minutes.
- Add the strawberries and date(s) to the blender with the remaining vinaigrette. Blend on high for 30 seconds until combined and creamy. Pour into a storage jar and place in the fridge until ready to use. This can also be made the night before!
- Once the steak has been marinating long enough, heat up your grill over medium high heat. Cook the steaks for 3 to 5 minutes each side for medium-rare (an internal temperature of 135 degrees F), 5 to 7 minutes for medium (140 degrees F) or 8 to 10 minutes for medium-well (150 degrees F).
- Slice the steak and serve over top the greens with the berries, cucumbers, onions, feta, and vinaigrette. Enjoy!
Notes
*You can also cook the steaks using a cast iron skillet. Simply add 1 tbsp of olive or avocado oil to a cast iron pan and let it heat up over medium high heat. Once hot, add the steaks. Sear for 2 minutes each side, then finish in a 450 degree oven for approximately 5 minutes for medium rare. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 640kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 53g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 30g | Cholesterol: 79mg | Sodium: 469mg | Potassium: 795mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1441IU | Vitamin C: 61mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 4mg