Fall Harvest Salad with Steak, Roquefort Dressing, and Balsamic

This fall harvest salad with steak, Roquefort dressing, and balsamic is the perfect mix of hearty and fresh, with all the flavors of the season in one big, beautiful bowl. Even though I’ve been making tons of slow cooker recipes lately (because cooler weather = cozy cravings), I’ve also been trying to balance out my meals with something a little lighter.

You’ve got crisp lettuce, sweet apple slices, creamy avocado, crunchy pecans, juicy steak, and a drizzle of balsamic for that perfect tangy finish. Then to take it completely over the top, I made a bold and creamy Roquefort dressing that’s packed with flavor. Honestly, it’s the kind of fall salad you’ll want to eat again and again.

Why You’ll Love This Easy Fall Harvest Salad

• It’s hearty enough to be a full meal, thanks to the steak and healthy fats
• Full of fall flavors: apple, pecans, and a garlicky, cheesy dressing
• A great way to balance out heavier comfort meals
• Super flexible, easy to prep ahead, and totally satisfying

What You’ll Need

For the Fall Steak Salad:

• 4 cups lettuce, chopped (use your favorite mix)
• 1/2 apple, thinly sliced (Honeycrisp is perfect!)
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans
• 2 small tomatoes, chopped
• 3 green onions, sliced
• 1 avocado, sliced
• Balsamic glaze or drizzle
• Grilled or pan-seared steak (I used sirloin)

For the Roquefort Dressing:

• 8 oz Roquefort cheese (or blue cheese if preferred)
• 1 1/3 cups milk
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2.5 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 3/4 cups mayonnaise
• 4 cloves garlic
• Salt and pepper, to taste

How to Make This Fall Harvest Salad with Steak

1. Make the Dressing: Add all dressing ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust salt or lemon as needed. Chill while you prep the salad.
2. Cook the Steak: Season steak with salt and pepper, then grill or pan-sear to your preferred doneness. Let rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing thinly.
3. Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl or platter, layer chopped lettuce, apple slices, tomatoes, green onions, avocado, and pecans. Top with sliced steak.
4. Drizzle and Serve: Add a light balsamic drizzle and generous spoonfuls of Roquefort dressing. Serve immediately and enjoy!

FAQs About Fall Salad With Steak

Fall Harvest Steak Salad with Roquefort Dressing and Balsamic

This hearty fall harvest steak salad is everything you want in a cozy, seasonal meal. Packed with crisp lettuce, sweet apples, toasted pecans, creamy avocado, and juicy steak, it's finished with a tangy balsamic drizzle and a bold, garlicky Roquefort dressing. Perfect for when you're craving something fresh but still satisfying, this easy fall harvest salad comes together in under 30 minutes and is bursting with autumn flavor.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Course Dinner, Lunch, Salad

Cuisine American

Servings 2

Calories 550 kcal

Ingredients

  

For the Salad:

• 4 cups lettuce chopped (any mix works)
• 1/2 apple thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans
• 2 small tomatoes chopped
• 3 green onions sliced
• 1 avocado sliced
• Grilled or pan-seared steak sirloin, flank, or preferred cut
• Balsamic glaze or drizzle to taste

For the Roquefort Dressing:

• 8 oz Roquefort cheese or blue cheese
• 1 1/3 cups milk
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2.5 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 3/4 cups mayonnaise
• 4 cloves garlic
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

 

• Make the dressing: Blend all dressing ingredients until smooth and creamy. Chill until ready to use.
• Cook the steak: Season steak with salt and pepper. Grill or pan-sear to your preferred doneness. Let rest 5–10 minutes, then slice thinly.
• Assemble the salad: Layer chopped lettuce, apples, tomatoes, green onions, avocado, and pecans on a plate or in a bowl.
• Top and serve: Add sliced steak on top, drizzle with balsamic glaze, and spoon over the Roquefort dressing. Serve immediately!

Notes

• Make it vegetarian by skipping the steak and adding roasted sweet potato or chickpeas.
• Honeycrisp apples work beautifully in this salad.
• Store dressing in the fridge for up to 5 days.

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This salad is everything I want in a fall meal: fresh, filling, and packed with seasonal flavor. The apples add just the right amount of sweetness, the steak keeps it satisfying, and the Roquefort dressing pulls it all together with creamy, tangy goodness. Whether you’re looking for an easy fall harvest salad, a cozy fall steak salad recipe, or just something new to shake up your meal plan, this one hits all the right notes.