Description
If you’re craving a vibrant yet hearty dish that screams fall, this Fall Harvest Steak Salad is a must-make. It’s a beautiful mix of juicy seared steak, caramelized roasted butternut squash, sweet-tart pomegranate seeds, and peppery arugula, all brought together with a drizzle of balsamic glaze. This salad is the perfect combination of cozy and fresh, making it ideal for everything from quick weeknight dinners to elegant fall entertaining. Whether you’re browsing for easy dinner ideas, quick fall meals, or healthy lunch recipes, this fall salad delivers on all fronts.
Ingredients
200 g steak (ribeye, strip, or sirloin)
2 cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed
3 cups arugula
1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp balsamic glaze
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Toss the cubed butternut squash with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes until golden and tender.
3. While squash is roasting, season steak with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over high heat.
4. Sear the steak for about 3–4 minutes on each side for medium rare, or longer if desired. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
5. In a large bowl or serving platter, spread the arugula evenly as a base.
6. Top with roasted squash, sliced steak, pomegranate seeds, and blue cheese crumbles.
7. Drizzle generously with balsamic glaze just before serving. Enjoy while warm.
Notes
Let the steak rest before slicing to keep it juicy.
Use fresh arugula to maintain crisp texture against warm ingredients.
Add toasted walnuts or pecans for extra crunch and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting + Pan-Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (1/3 of recipe)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: steak salad, fall salad, easy dinner, healthy salad, butternut squash salad