Hawaiian Steak Salad
Prep
20 mins
Cook
40 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This Hawaiian steak salad is one of my favorite go to meals when I want something that feels impressive but comes together in just an hour. The beauty of this dish is how simple it really is, yet it tastes like you've spent ages in the kitchen. Grilled steak pairs beautifully with fresh pineapple and crisp apples, creating this amazing sweet and savory balance that just works. Plus, the macadamia nuts add such a satisfying crunch and are packed with healthy monounsaturated fats that are great for your heart. It's the kind of meal that feels like a treat but actually nourishes you properly.
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Ingredients
- 400grilled steak
- 1mixed greens
- 473 mlred onion
- 237 mlapple
- 237 mlpineapple
- 100 gmacadamia nuts
- 250 mldressing(Combine all dressing ingredients in a bowl.)
- 150 mlmayonnaise
- 100 mlsoy sauce
- 50 mlhoney
- 50 mllime juice
- 3garlic
- 1salt
- 1black pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) for 5 minutes. Grill the steak for 10 minutes per side, or until cooked to your desired level of doneness. Let the steak rest for 5 minutes before slicing into thin strips.
- 2
In a blender or food processor, combine the dressing ingredients and blend until smooth.
- 3
In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, sliced steak, diced red onion, chopped apple, and chopped pineapple.
- 4
Sprinkle the chopped macadamia nuts over the salad.
- 5
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- 6
Sprinkle salt and black pepper over the salad to taste.
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