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If you’re looking for a salad that eats like a full meal, this Steak Salad with Horseradish Dressing delivers big flavor in every bite. Tender grilled steak, lightly seared greens, and a creamy horseradish dressing come together for the perfect balance of smoky, savory, and refreshing flavors.
This hearty salad is ideal for weeknight dinners, summer cookouts, meal prep, or a lighter steak dinner that still feels satisfying and indulgent.
Looking for more simple grilled summer recipes, try my Easy Veggies and Steak Dinner, or this quick and easy Beef Egg Roll Bowl on the griddle.
Table of Contents
- Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Ingredients needed to Grill a Steak Salad with Horseradish Dressing
- Prep the Steak
- Recipe Tip
- Grill the Steaks Hot and Fast
- How to make a Creamy Horseradish Dressing
- Assemble the Grilled Steak Salad
- Final Thoughts
- Frequently Asked Questions:
- Similar Grilled Steak Ideas:
- Steak Salad with Horseradish Dressing Recipe
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Juicy grilled steak in every bite
- Fresh, crisp vegetables and greens
- Bold horseradish dressing adds incredible flavor
- Perfect for grilling season
- Easy enough for weeknight dinners
- Restaurant-quality salad at home
Ingredients needed to Grill a Steak Salad with Horseradish Dressing
- Steak: I used a NY Strip for it’s tenderness and great marbling. A Sirloin or Ribeye will work great as well.
- Lettuce: romaine lettuce is perfect for this recipe. Sliced in half, you can lightly grill the inside for a crispy char to add flavor and texture.
- Veggies: simple cherry tomatoes is all you need for a burst of freshness. Cucumbers and red onion are great alternatives.
- Horseradish: bold, zesty flavor that makes this dressing stand out.
- Mayo: creamy base that pairs well with the course horseradish.
- Dijon mustard: adds tanginess to the the salad dressing.
- Apple cider vinegar: adds acidity to the dressing and making it less thick.
- Cheese: I went with a nutty parmesan cheese. Adds richness and savoriness. Blue cheese is a great alternative.
- Seasoning: a simple steak seasoning to add flavors of herbs, butteriness and garlic which enhances the flavor of the beef.
Prep the Steak
The secret to this Steak Salad with Horseradish Dressing is in the freshly ground horseradish. Not only did I use it in the dressing, but as a binder for the seasoning.
The zesty, sharp, fresh flavor of the horseradish brightens the savoriness of the steak. Season generously with Dad’s Steak seasoning. Make sure to get the sides as well.
Set the steaks aside allowing the meat to sweat and absorb those amazing flavors.
Recipe Tip
- Bring the steak to room temperature before seasoning.
- Once seasoned, let it sit and sweat. This allows the meat to absorb the seasoning for that extra flavor throughout the each bite.
Dad’s Seasonings
Must have grillin seasonings!
Grill the Steaks Hot and Fast
Preheat the grill to 400-450 degrees and set it for direct heat. It is very important to make sure the grill is nice and hot before you start the grilling process.
Place the steak on the direct heat side of the grill, cook and flip every 1 minute or so until it reaches your desired internal temperature. The constant flipping will help create a beautiful crust on the outside and an event cook inside. For a medium rare finish, pull it off around 120-125 degrees internal temperature.
It’s OK to check the temp during the grilling process. As a matter of fact, i recommend you do it! That’s the best way to ensure the steak is done to your desired doneness. I like using the Thermapen from Thermoworks. It’s fast, accurate and very durable.
Temperature Guide For Steak
- Medium-rare: 120-130°
- Medium: 130-140°
- Medium-well: 140-150°
If you prefer a medium or medium well cook, keep it on the grill for longer. For medium, remove at 130 degrees, for a more well done steak, you can keep it up until around 140 degrees. Just remember to continuously flip every 30-45 seconds.
Finally, set the steak aside to rest for 10 minutes. It’s very important to rest any protein after a cook. This process helps redistribute all those wonderful juices that will create a beautifully tender slice of meat.
How to make a Creamy Horseradish Dressing
This creamy horseradish dressing is the perfect compliment to the fresh veggies and grilled steak.
In a mixing bowl, add freshly grounded horseradish, mayo, a splash of apple cider vinegar and dijon mustard, honey and salt and pepper. Whisk the ingredients together the sauce is ready!
Assemble the Grilled Steak Salad
While the grill is still hot, slice the Romaine lettuce down the middle to have 2 equal long pieces. Drizzle some olive oil down the inside and place it on the grill. Flip after 1-2 minutes or until you see a light char on the leaves.
With all the ingredients ready it’s time to assemble this easy grilled Steak Salad with Horseradish Dressing.
Remove the romaine off the grill, add some chopped tomatoes, crushed croutons for texture and drizzle the creamy horseradish dressing over the top. Top with some shaved parmesan cheese, add the sliced steak and enjoy!
Final Thoughts
This Steak Salad with Horseradish Dressing is the perfect combination of fresh and hearty. Juicy grilled steak, crisp vegetables, and a bold creamy dressing create a restaurant-quality meal that’s simple enough for any night of the week.
Whether you’re serving it for lunch, dinner, or summer entertaining, this salad delivers big flavor without feeling heavy.
Fresh, smoky, creamy, and satisfying—this is steak salad done right
Frequently Asked Questions:
For this recipe I recommend the filet or tenderloin. It’s tender, easy to cook and perfect for the crostinis.
It has a bold kick, but the creaminess of the mayo and honey mellow it out.
Yes, use a cast iron skillet for best results.
Similar Grilled Steak Ideas:
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Steak Salad with Horseradish Dressing
Ingredients
Steak Salad Ingredients
- 2 New York strips
- 2 tbsp Fresh ground horseradish
- 2 tbsp Steak seasoning
- 1 Romaine lettuce (whole)
- 1/2 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup Croutons
- 2 tbsp Shaved parmesan cheese
Creamy Horseradish Dressing
- 1/2 cup Mayo
- 2 tbsp Fresh ground horseradish
- 2 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp Honey
- Pinch of salt and pepper
Instructions
- Coat the steaks with a tablespoon of fresh ground horseradish and season all sides generously with steak seasoning. Set aside and allow the meat to come up to room temperature.
- Preheat the grill to 400-450 degrees and set it for direct heat.
- Place the steak on the direct heat side of the grill, cook and flip every minute until it reaches your desired internal temperature. For medium rare, I like to pull them off around 120-125 degrees.
- Remove the steak from the grill and let them rest for 10 minutes.
- For the dressing, in a mixing bowl, add freshly grounded horseradish, mayo, apple cider vinegar and dijon mustard, honey and salt. Whisk the ingredients together.
- Slice the romaine lettuce down the middle, drizzle some olive oil and place it on the hot grill for 1 minute and flip. Remove once you build a lightly charred surface.
- Assemble the salad, drizzle with the homemade horseradish dressing. Serve with sliced steak and enjoy!
Notes
- Any cut of beef will work but the tenderloin or fillet is best because it’s very tender.
- Wait until the steak is room temperature before putting it on the grill.
- Flipping the steak every minute ensures an even cook from the outside to the center.
- Always rest the steak for 5-10 minutes before slicing. This helps redistribute all the juices to make the steak tender and juicy.
Fresh, smokey, delicious with a nice kick from the horseradish. I hope you give this one a try.