Description
A quick and elegant dish featuring juicy grilled flank steak served over a fresh basil, tomato, and mozzarella salad, drizzled with balsamic glaze.
Ingredients
For the Steak
- 1.5 lbs Flank steak
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 3 tbsp Olive oil (For marinating)
- 5 min Resting time (Let the steak rest after grilling.)
For the Salad
- 0.5 cup Basil, fresh
- 2 cups Cherry tomatoes (Halved)
- 8 oz Mozzarella balls, fresh
- 3 tbsp Balsamic glaze (For drizzling)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, garlic, salt, and black pepper.
- Rub the mixture onto the flank steak and let it marinate for at least 10 minutes.
Cooking
- Grill the steak for about 6-8 minutes on each side, or until it reaches your desired level of doneness.
- Remove the steak from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- While the steak rests, combine fresh basil, cherry tomatoes, and mozzarella balls in a bowl.
- Slice the grilled flank steak against the grain and serve it over the tomato mixture.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze and enjoy!
Notes
For the best texture, slice against the grain of the steak. To enhance the sweetness of tomatoes, a pinch of salt can be added to them before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: dinner, Main Course
- Cuisine: American, Grilled