As much as I love my vegetables, I will always be an omnivore who delights in a juicy steak. Whether you prefer a skirt steak or a New York strip, I have a fantastic selection of Magic Elixirs that will elevate your favorite cut. But they’re not just for steak. My delicious homemade dressing recipes and dips will enhance your fresh summer produce as well, so if you’re looking to elevate your summer cooking, read on because we have an amazing roundup here, full of inspiration and ideas for what to make next.

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A steak salad is great for summer because it’s clean eating that is both healthful and sumptuous. It happens to make fantastic leftovers, and it’s ideal for meal prep because you can have your vegetables prepped and your Magic Elixir ready the day before, and all you have to do is grill the steak.

Steak salad with creamy olive dressing
whole30 steak cobb with dressing

Farmers Market Finds: Crafting Salads with Fresh, Seasonal Goodies

I love heading to the farmer’s market to buy fresh ingredients. Some of my best salads were constructed as farmers market improvs. But whatever is in season, it certainly helps tremendously to have a Magic Elixir or two already made at home waiting in the fridge. They are an essential part of my meal prep each week.

Steak Secrets: From Selection to Juicy Perfection

By the way, when you’re looking for a steak, get the best you can afford, and shop the sales. You can certainly do steak on the stovetop, but in the summer (and quite honestly, 365 days a year), I love to use the grill both for the smoky flavor and because it keeps the heat out of the kitchen. Either way, one of the keys to cooking a delicious steak is to let it rest after cooking.

Resting gives the muscle fibers time to relax and allows the juices to redistribute throughout the cut. And speaking of steak juices, remember to save them because they’re a Magic Elixir in and of themselves. You can pour the juices on a salad, back over your steak, or over rice or potatoes because steak juices are a delectable finisher.

Here are Teri’s Favorite Dressings for the Perfect Steak Salad

A delicious dressing is another key ingredient for a steak salad. A few of my favorites are my Creamy Horseradish, Smoky Poblano, Creamy Garlic Olive, and Chipotle Lime.

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green goddess dressing on steak

Green Goddess Dressing

Transform Your Salad with This Must-Try Dressing

My Green Goddess Dressing is a longtime favorite. Delicious on practically everything, this simple dressing will take any dish to a whole new level. For this version, we added chives because they are truly one of my favorite herbs. We also added cilantro and removed the tarragon. You absolutely must try it on this steak salad!

See the recipe card below to make my Green Goddess Dressing.

ribeye with horseradish
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Creamy Horseradish

Elevate Your Pepper Steak with This Phenomenal Dressing

Creamy Horseradish using fresh horseradish is pretty much phenomenal with a pepper steak when you’re in the mood for something delicious and easy.

Steak salad with spicy poblano
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Smoky Poblano

Southwest Flavors for Your Steak Salad

My Smoky Poblano Dressing will infuse your steak salad with a smoky, southwest flavor profile. Fernanda’s presence in our kitchen had me cooking in a different way and embracing the flavors that she loves.

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Creamy Garlic Olive Dressing

A Crowd-Pleasing Dressing for Any Occasion

Creamy Garlic Olive Dressing is a crowd favorite, and of course I love making mine with California olives, either green or black. If you haven’t made this popular dressing yet, give it a try. I bet it will become part of your weekly rotation.

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Chipotle Lime Dressing

Unexpected Spice for Steak Salad Perfection

Chipotle Lime Dressing offers a delicious combination of unexpected flavors and is amazing as a topping for steak. The one tablespoon of chipotle and adobo adds the most amazing depth of spice and perfectly compliments the flavors of the steak.

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Chive Green Goddess Dressing

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  • Author: nocrumbsleft
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 16 servings (2 tablespoons per serving)
  • Category: Dressings
  • Method: Blended
  • Cuisine: American
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Description

This delightful dressing is a fresh take on my classic Green Goddess recipe. Incredibly versatile, it pairs beautifully with almost anything. We’ve replaced the tarragon with chives, creating a tangy yet herbaceous flavor that enhances salads and sandwiches alike. This dressing adds the perfect touch of brightness to any dish.

Ingredients

  •   1 ¼ cup mayonnaise
  •   ¾ cup basil leaves
  •   ½ cup parsley leaves
  •   1/3 cup chopped chives
  •   ¼ cup cilantro leaves, optional
  •   3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  •   2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  •   3 oil-packed anchovy filets
  •   3 garlic cloves, chopped
  •   1 tablespoon olive oil
  •   2 pinches kosher salt

Instructions

  1. Blend all the dressing ingredients to combine well. Taste the dressing and add salt, pepper, and more lemon juice for extra tang, if needed. If you want the dressing thicker, feel free to add more herbs. Store in a jar in the refrigerator until you’re ready to use it.

Notes

We made this dressing using store-bought mayonnaise but if you’re using homemade or Whole30 mayo that is looser than store-bought, add an additional ¼ cup olive oil before blending.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
  • Calories: 139
  • Sugar: 0.2 g
  • Sodium: 461 mg
  • Fat: 14.3 g
  • Carbohydrates: 0.7 g
  • Protein: 1.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 11.7 mg
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