A delightful fusion of flavors combining grilled flank steak with a classic Caprese salad, featuring balsamic vinegar, fresh tomatoes, and mozzarella.
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Balsamic Grilled Flank Steak Caprese Recipe Delights!
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 cupbalsamic vinegar1/4 cupextra virgin olive oil1 tablespoonDijon mustard1 teaspoonhoney1large clove garlic, minced or grated1/4 teaspoonsalt1/4 teaspoonpepper
- 1/4 cupbalsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cupextra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoonDijon mustard
- 1 teaspoonhoney
- 1large clove garlic, minced or grated
- 1/4 teaspoonsalt
- 1/4 teaspoonpepper
- For the Steak Caprese:2pounds flank steak2 cupscherry or grape tomatoes1 cupbuffalo or fresh mozzarella, diced2 tablespoonsbasil, thinly sliced
- 2pounds flank steak
- 2 cupscherry or grape tomatoes
- 1 cupbuffalo or fresh mozzarella, diced
- 2 tablespoonsbasil, 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.
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Protein: 30g
