Grilled Pepper Steak Salad

In the NutriGuide test kitchen, Chief Culinary Specialist Stewart Lucas refined this classic Grilled Pepper Steak Salad to celebrate vibrant, wholesome ingredients. By prioritizing aromatic layering and precise thermal control, this recipe achieves remarkable culinary depth while preserving natural micronutrients and wholesome texture.

At NutriGuide, our mission is to ensure that home cooking is both accessible and culinary-grade. When executing Grilled Pepper Steak Salad, focus on fresh aromatics, dry surface contact for proper searing, and allowing the food to rest before serving.

• 2 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic,
• divided
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black
• pepper
• 1 pound lean skirt steak or flank
• steak
• 8 cups packed torn romaine
• lettuce or mixed salad greens
• 1 large tomato, seeded, chopped
• 1 ripe avocado, peeled, seeded,
• diced
• 1 1/4 cups Sargento® Shredded
• Reduced Sodium Mild Cheddar
• Cheese, divided
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
• (optional)
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice or
• white wine vinegar
• 2 teaspoons pureed chipotle
• chlies in adobo sauce (optional)
• Rub 2 teaspoons garlic and pepper over steak. Grill over medium-
• hot heat on a covered grill 3 to 5 minutes per side for medium
• doneness depending on thickness of steak. Transfer steak to a
• carving board; tent with foil and let stand 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine lettuce, tomato, avocado, 1 cup cheese and
• red onion in a large bowl. Combine oil, lemon juice and remaining

Chef's Sourcing & Quality Tips:

• Produce & Aromatics: Always use fresh whole aromatics and seasonal herbs rather than dehydrated powders when possible.
• Cooking Oils: Utilize cold-pressed oils with appropriate smoke points such as extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil.
• Salt & Seasoning: Season from a modest height above the pan to ensure an even, uniform crystalline dispersion.

Follow these sequential steps with careful attention to sensory cues and cooking temperatures:

Step 1: Technique & Execution

garlic in a small bowl; mix well

Step 2: Technique & Execution

For a spicier dressing, add chipotle chilies

Step 3: Technique & Execution

Add mixture to bowl; toss with lettuce mixture

Step 4: Technique & Execution

Transfer to four serving plates

Step 5: Technique & Execution

Carve steak crosswise into thin slices; arrange over salads

Step 6: Technique & Execution

Top with remaining cheese.