Description
Tender grilled flank steak topped with fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and basil, drizzled with homemade balsamic dressing for an elegant Italian-American fusion dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds flank steak
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil (for dressing)
Instructions
- 1. Remove flank steak from refrigerator 30 minutes before grilling to bring to room temperature.
- 2. Mix olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Rub mixture all over both sides of the steak.
- 3. Preheat grill to high heat (450-500°F). Clean and oil the grill grates.
- 4. Place steak on the hottest part of the grill and cook undisturbed for 5-6 minutes until a nice char develops.
- 5. Flip steak and cook another 5-6 minutes for medium-rare (internal temperature 130-135°F).
- 6. Transfer steak to a cutting board, tent with foil, and let rest for 10 minutes.
- 7. While steak rests, make balsamic dressing by whisking together balsamic vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard. Slowly drizzle in extra virgin olive oil while whisking to emulsify.
- 8. Slice steak against the grain into 1/4-inch thick strips.
- 9. Arrange sliced steak on a platter, top with mozzarella slices, cherry tomatoes, and torn basil leaves.
- 10. Drizzle balsamic dressing over the entire dish and serve immediately.
Notes
Store leftover steak, toppings, and dressing separately in airtight containers. Steak keeps 3-4 days, fresh toppings 2 days, dressing 1 week. Can be prepared on stovetop in cast-iron skillet or under broiler if grill unavailable. For best results, slice steak against the grain for maximum tenderness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 5 oz steak with toppings)
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 34g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g