Name: Steak Salad with Spinach, Delicata Squash, and Blue Cheese
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 delicata squash, halved, seeds removed, and thinly sliced into half moons -; 6 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided -; Kosher salt -; Freshly ground black pepper -; 6 fresh thyme sprigs -; 1 lb. flank steak -; 2 tbsp. sherry vinegar -; 1/2 tsp. honey -; 5 oz. baby spinach -; 1/2 c. crumbled blue cheese -

Steak Salad with Spinach, Delicata Squash, and Blue Cheese

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20 min.

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Ingredients for - Steak Salad with Spinach, Delicata Squash, and Blue Cheese

1. 2 delicata squash, halved, seeds removed, and thinly sliced into half moons -

2. 6 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided -

3. Kosher salt -

4. Freshly ground black pepper -

5. 6 fresh thyme sprigs -

6. 1 lb. flank steak -

7. 2 tbsp. sherry vinegar -

8. 1/2 tsp. honey -

9. 5 oz. baby spinach -

10. 1/2 c. crumbled blue cheese -

How to cook deliciously - Steak Salad with Spinach, Delicata Squash, and Blue Cheese

1. Stage

Preheat oven to 425° and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.

2. Stage

On baking sheet, toss squash with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Scatter with thyme springs and roast until golden brown, about 20 minutes. Discard thyme.

3. Stage

Meanwhile, season steak generously with salt and pepper. Grease a grill pan with 1 tablespoon olive oil and heat over high heat. Grill steak 5 to 6 minutes per side for medium rare, let sit 5 minutes, then slice thinly diagonally.

4. Stage

Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together vinegar and honey, then slowly whisk in remaining 4 tablespoons olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.

5. Stage

In a large bowl, drizzle spinach and roasted squash with 2/3 of the vinaigrette, tossing gently to combine. (Add more vinaigrette if you like.) Divide mixture among 4 plates and top with grilled steak and blue cheese. Serve immediately.