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Steakhouse Salad With Balsamic and Blue Cheese

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Steak salad
Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Micah Morton, Prop Styling by Sean Dooley

Is there such a thing as a perfect marinade? We’re tempted to tell you this is it. Made of tangy, savory pantry staples like Worcestershire and balsamic vinegar, it is a breeze to put together and transforms humble skirt steak into beefy heaven in just 2 hours (though you can let it sit for up to 6 if you have the time). You might be tempted to eat all the flavorful steak right off the cutting board but trust—it’s well worth the extra effort to build out the salad in its entirety, with funky blue cheese, juicy tomatoes, XL grilled croutons, and a dressing that calls back a few of the marinades flavors for added impact.

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