Cheesesteak Salad Recipe
This Cheesesteak Salad is an ode to the sub shop cheesesteaks we grew up on in Northcentral PA. And no, there’s no cheese whiz anywhere near this beauty. If it’s got cheez whiz on it, it ain’t a cheesesteak. It’s stock feed for Eagles fans. Our Cheesesteak Salad, on the other hand, hits you with that special hoagie dressing that you can only get in a real sub shop. You can slick your hair back with it. You can baptize your kids in it. Really this salad is nothing without the dressing. Kind of like an Eagles fan without a grease-stained Donovan McNabb jersey.
PREP TIME
30 mins
COOK TIME
30 mins
SERVINGS
3-4
Ingredients
Hoagie Dressing
- 1/2 cup oil
- 1/4 + 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 Tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 garlic clove
- 2 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp basil
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
Grilled Romaine
- 6 Romaine hearts, halved
- Italian dressing
- Salt
- Pepper
- Grated parmesan
- Shredded parmesan
Sautéed Veggies
- 2 bell peppers, thinly sliced
- 2 yellow onions, sliced
- 1 lb baby bella mushrooms, sliced
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- Garlic powder
- Oregano
- Basil
- Crushed red pepper
- Salt
- Pepper
Cheesesteak
- 1.5 lbs chuck steak, thinly shaved
- Garlic powder
- Salt
- Pepper
- Havarti cheese slices
Cheesesteak Salad Build
- Grilled Romaine
- Roma tomatoes, sliced
- Sautéed Veggies
- Cheesesteak
- Pepper rings
- Hoagie Dressing
- Pita chips, crushed up
COOKING INSTRUCTIONS:
Cheesesteak Salad
Hoagie Dressing
1. Combine all ingredients in a blender. Blend until smooth. Transfer to storable container and chill until ready to use.
Grilled Romaine
1. Preheat grill to high heat.
2. On a plate, lay out the 6 romaine heart halves cut side-up. Liberally dress with Italian dressing. Then divide grated and shredded Parmesan between the 6 halves. Salt and pepper to taste. Using your fingers, work the dressing, seasoning and cheeses into the lettuce layers.
3. Grill the hearts cut side-down for 1-2 minutes or until beginning to char (but not too dark). Flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
Sautéed Veggies
1. Heat oil in large pan over medium-high heat.
2. Add peppers and onions and sauté until beginning to soften. Add mushrooms and sauté until tender. Season to taste with spices. Remove from heat and set aside.
Cheesesteak
1. Preheat electric skillet to medium-high heat.
2. Season steaks slices with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
3. Sear each side for about 30 seconds, or until desired doneness. Remove from heat and set aside. Repeat till all steak is cooked.
4. Slice steak into strips. On a foil-lined baking pan, divvy into individual portions then top with each with 2 slices of Havarti cheese. Broil until cheese is melted and beginning to bubble. Remove from oven and set aside.
Cheesesteak Salad Build
1. Build each individual salad in order of the ingredients listed. Enjoy!
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