This isn’t so much cooking as it is layering.
Which is not to be underestimated.
There is an art to the layering of a dish.
You want to make sure that you make all of the bites interesting, both in texture and temperature.
A good salad gives you warm, savory, chewy bites, mixed with cool and refreshing, crunchy bites.
There is no wrong combination, there are only slightly boring ones.
This one is far from boring.
I started with a bed of mixed greens and baby spinach.
Then added marinated artichoke hearts and a mix of good olives.
Next add a crumbling of feta for a salty tangy bite.
Lay slices of steak over top to turn this into a hearty meal.
Top with your favorite dressing. I used my go to vinaigrette, but a creamy caesar, a garlicky yogurt or even just some good balsamic would be great.
This looks delicious. I’ve never had marinated artichoke hearts before… adding this to the to-try list!
Definite to try. I like using the oil they are packed in to dress a salad if you’re feeling especially lazy
I’m vegetarian but I bet this would be just as good with some roasted peppers & aubergines instead of the steak. Also I’m addicted to artichokes!
BTW I’m in your group for this week’s SITS challenge. I put an intro thread on the forum if you want to drop in and say hi to everyone: http://www.thesitsgirls.com/forums/index.php?p=/discussion/2409/
Now you have my wheels turning. How about a grilled portabella mushroom – still has that meaty feel, but no meat! Thanks for the link! Heading over.
I agree with your layering! You want a good mixture of taste in every bite. But I have been known to pick out the good parts first, like artichoke hearts! Stopping by from the SITSTribe for the week!
I am guilty of that as well. Life’s too short to save the best for last!
Thanks for visiting. Looking forward to making the rounds
Mmmm!! Steak salad is one of my favorite meals ever! Thank you for the reminder on the olives. I seem to forget those and they are such a healthy fat!
One of my favorites too. And I’ve been known to eat quite a few olives out of the container… they never all seem to make it to the salad
Jacky,
You’re so right–my favorite go to easy meals are layers of this and that on a plate, usually a bed of hummus at the bottom and something crunchy on the top.
Thanks!
This salad looks so good and a great way to use up leftover steak! I’m pinning this now! Stopping by from the SITS Tribe Challenge.
This salad looks delicious. I am a huge fan of Feta so I would love this salad! Stopping by from the SITS Tribe Challenge.