Description
A vibrant summer dish featuring marinated grilled flank steak paired with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and fresh basil, drizzled with balsamic glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ pounds flank steak
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella balls
- ½ cup fresh basil, chopped
- 3 tablespoons balsamic glaze (or reduced balsamic vinegar)
Instructions
- Combine olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper in a zip-top bag or shallow dish. Add the flank steak, coating it thoroughly. Seal and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 8 hours.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the steak for 4-5 minutes on each side until it reaches your desired doneness.
- Let the steak rest for 5–10 minutes. Slice it thinly against the grain.
- Mix cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and chopped basil in a bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and a pinch of salt, and stir gently.
- Arrange the sliced steak and Caprese salad on a serving platter. Drizzle with balsamic glaze just before serving.
Notes
For best results, marinate the steak for a full 8 hours and always slice against the grain for tenderness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: flank steak, Caprese salad, grilled steak, balsamic dressing, summer recipe, easy dinner