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Now that we’re getting back into the school year, I wanted to share one of my very favorite dishes for a quick and easy weeknight meal, this Black and Blue Steak Salad! My husband and I really love salads, but we want them to have some substance to them, especially for dinner. You know what I mean? You don’t want to end up hungry an hour later. This steak salad is so satisfying, and you can tailor it to your favorite flavors – yum!

What is a Black and Blue Salad?

Great question! It’s a salad primarily consisting of steak strips along with blue cheese among other toppings. That’s why it’s called a “black ‘n blue” salad. Clever, huh?

Tips for Making Black and Blue Steak Salads

The beef reigns supreme on a steak salad so opt for a high-quality cut of meat like a Top Sirloin. Beef is truly the star for this salad, which I love, because it’s a nutrient-rich and high-quality protein raised with care and dedication by farmers and ranchers.
Beef’s tender, juicy texture is optimum when cooked to medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness. Use an instant-read thermometer horizontally into the side of steaks to determine doneness.
In addition to blue cheese, add a variety of other toppings from thinly sliced red onion, burst tomatoes, and avocado slices. Tailor your toppings to your favorite flavors.
Serve with a blue cheese dressing for an extra boost of blue cheese flavor or opt for a mild ranch or balsamic dressing.

This salad is not only perfect for a quick weeknight meal, it’s also fabulous for a dinner party entree! I love to set up a “Make Your Own Salad Bar” for guests. Salads are pretty similar to tacos since everyone has their favorite toppings. Use white bowls and platters to display all the veggies, cheeses, and dressings. Serve up the steak to your guests and let them build the rest. Happy Guests. Happy Hostess!

For more entertaining ideas with beef, check out my 7 Tips for Throwing the Perfect Barbecue (with a mouth-watering brisket)!

I know you will love this recipe for black and blue salad! Be sure to leave me a comment below, I can’t wait to hear how much you enjoyed it! For more fabulous salad ideas with beef (among other recipe ideas), be sure to check out the Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. website! It’s loaded with dynamite recipes, y’all! I’m already eyeing the Beef & Asparagus Pasta Toss for another weeknight meal to try! YUM!