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Steak & Bleu Cheese Salad with Fried Onion

Tender, flavorful steak. Creamy, tangy blue cheese. Beautifully crisp red onions. This Steak & Blue Cheese Salad with Fried Onion is amazing!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Author: Maggie @ Cupcakes & Sarcasm

Ingredients

For the Fried Red Onion

  • 1 Large Red Onion (or Sweet Onion), cut into thin slices or thin rings
  • 1/2 Beer (I used a variety of Great Lakes)
  • 1/2 Tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 Large Egg
  • 3/4 Cup AP Flour
  • 1 Tsp Salt
  • 1/2 Tsp Black Pepper
  • Vegetable Oil

For the Steak

  • 1 Lb Flank Steak, cut into 1/4-1/2” wide slices
  • 2 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1/2 Tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 Tsp Salt + more
  • 1/2 Tsp Black Pepper
  • 2 Tbsp Olive Oil

For the Salad

  • 4 Cups Romaine, roughly chopped
  • 4 Cups Spring Mix Salad
  • 4 Oz Blue Cheese
  • 1 Avocado, diced
  • 1 Large Tomato, chopped
  • Balsamic Vinaigrette (homemade or store-bought)

Instructions

For the Fried Onion Pieces

  • Make the fried onion pieces first. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Add the 1/2 beer and egg and whisk really well. To a cast iron skillet (or heavy duty skillet or pot) and enough vegetable oil so that it is 1/2-1” deep. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it is hot and shimmering. 
  • Add the onion slices to the batter and toss them around in it until thoroughly coated. Using tongs, grab some of the onions and shake off some of the excess batter. You will have to fry in 2-3 batches to not overcrowd. 
  • Fry the onions for 2-3 minutes,(try and keep them from sticking together) carefully flipping or stirring when necessary. When the onions are golden brown, remove with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate. Immediately sprinkle with some salt.
  • Repeat until all of the onion is fried. Set aside and try not to eat them all before the salad is ready. Discard the vegetable oil.

For the Steak

  • In a medium bowl, combine the sliced flank steak, the Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and garlic powder and stir. Let the steak marinate for 10 minutes.
  • Cook the flank steak in 2 batches. Add 1 tbsp of olive oil to a cast iron skillet over high heat. Add the flank steak and sear both sides of the steak, cooking about 2-3 minutes per side. Repeat steps for cooking the second batch. Set aside.

Assembling the Salad

  • Add the romaine and spring mix to a big bowl and mix together. Add the diced tomato and avocado. Add some of the crispy fried onion pieces and the blue cheese. Top with the flank steak and drizzle on the balsamic vinaigrette. Enjoy!