Description
A delightful fusion of flavors combining grilled flank steak with a classic Caprese salad, featuring balsamic vinegar, fresh tomatoes, and mozzarella.
Ingredients
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- For the Balsamic Marinade/Dressing:
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 large clove garlic, minced or grated
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- For the Steak Caprese:
- 2 pounds flank steak
- 2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes
- 1 cup buffalo or fresh mozzarella, diced
- 2 tablespoons basil, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Marinate the flank steak by mixing balsamic vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Prepare the Caprese salad by rinsing and halving the cherry tomatoes, and slicing the mozzarella and basil.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and grill the flank steak for 3-5 minutes on each side.
- Let the steak rest for 5 minutes, then slice it thinly against the grain.
- Assemble the dish by layering the sliced steak, grilled tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil on a serving platter, drizzling with the remaining balsamic marinade.
Notes
- For best flavor, marinate the steak overnight.
- Use a Ziplock bag for marinating to coat the steak evenly.
- Let the steak rest after grilling for juiciness.
- Use fresh ingredients for the best taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g