Description
Juicy grilled steak topped with creamy mozzarella, fresh tomatoes, and basil, drizzled with a tangy balsamic glaze — a flavorful, summery dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs flank or sirloin steak
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze (for drizzling)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper. Pour over steak and marinate for at least 30 minutes (up to 4 hours).
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill steak for 4–6 minutes per side (depending on thickness and desired doneness).
- Remove steak from grill and let rest for 5–10 minutes. Slice against the grain.
- Top sliced steak with mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and basil.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.
Notes
- Use a balsamic reduction or glaze for a sweeter finish.
- Arugula or baby spinach makes a great bed for serving.
- Can be served warm or as a chilled salad-style dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: grilled steak with mozzarella, balsamic steak, summer steak recipe, caprese steak, fresh basil and tomato steak