Juicy steak and peach salad with pecans, feta, and fresh greens served on a white plate

Juicy Steak and Peach Salad with Pecans and Feta

This juicy steak and peach salad with pecans, feta, and a simple vinaigrette is a nutrient-packed, gluten-free meal ready in under 30 minutes.

Introduction

Fresh, vibrant, and full of flavor, this steak and peach salad strikes the perfect balance of smoky, juicy, and tangy. With protein-rich steak, sweet grilled peaches, and crunchy pecans, this quick weeknight salad feels special without the fuss—and it’s naturally gluten-free.

🌿 Mindful Morsel:

Peaches deliver antioxidants and vitamin C, while pecans and olive oil provide healthy fats that support heart health and reduce inflammation. Paired with juicy steak, this salad proves that fast food can still be mindful food.

Recipe Information

  • Servings: 4

  • Prep Time: 10–15 minutes

  • Cook Time: 10–12 minutes

  • Total Time: 18–26 minutes

  • Calories per Serving: ~782

Ingredients

  • 2 peaches, halved and sliced

  • 2 shallots (minced, ~1 tbsp total)

  • 2 ribeye steaks (1–2 inches thick)

  • 2–3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tbsp butter

  • Red wine vinegar (to taste)

  • Spring lettuce mix

  • Feta cheese (or sheep/goat cheese)

  • Pecans (to taste)

  • Olive oil (drizzle for dressing)

  • Salt & freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Prep produce: Wash and slice peaches, mince garlic and shallots.

  2. Season steak: Rub ribeyes with salt, pepper, and garlic.

  3. Cook steak: Heat butter in a skillet over medium-high. Sear steaks 2 minutes per side, then reduce heat to medium and cook 2–2½ minutes per side, or until desired doneness. Remove to rest.

  4. Char peaches: In the same pan, sear peach slices for 2–3 minutes, flipping halfway, until lightly charred. Remove and set aside.

  5. Make dressing: Whisk shallots with red wine vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper.

  6. Assemble salad: Toss Spring mix with dressing, then plate with sliced steak and peaches. Top with pecans and crumbled feta.

Tips

  • Cheese Swap: Try goat cheese for extra tang.

  • Nut-Free Option: Swap pecans for sunflower or pumpkin seeds.

  • Meal Prep Friendly: Grill peaches and steak ahead, assemble salad when ready to serve.

  • Dressing Upgrade: Add a touch of honey or Dijon mustard to the vinaigrette.