Description
A cozy and vibrant meal, this Fall Harvest Steak Salad blends juicy seared steak, roasted sweet potatoes, tangy goat cheese, and crisp apples on a bed of fresh greens. Topped with a maple-Dijon vinaigrette and candied pecans, it’s a protein-packed salad that’s hearty enough for dinner yet light enough to enjoy as a wholesome lunch. Perfect for easy dinner ideas, healthy food inspiration, and fall-forward meal prep.
Ingredients
1 lb sirloin steak
2 medium sweet potatoes
6 cups mixed greens
1 apple, thinly sliced
1/2 cup goat cheese
1/3 cup candied pecans
1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
4 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon maple syrup
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Peel and dice sweet potatoes into bite-sized cubes. Toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Rub steak with 1 tablespoon olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and sear for 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Let rest for 10 minutes, then slice against the grain.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon olive oil, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, and apple cider vinegar until emulsified. Season to taste.
4. In a large bowl or platter, layer mixed greens, roasted sweet potatoes, apple slices, red onion, candied pecans, and goat cheese.
5. Top with sliced steak and drizzle with maple-Dijon vinaigrette just before serving.
Notes
Roast sweet potatoes until caramelized for best flavor.
Let the steak rest fully before slicing to retain juices.
Add vinaigrette just before serving to avoid soggy greens.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting, Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: steak salad, fall salad, healthy dinner, easy salad, roasted sweet potato, maple vinaigrette