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    Steak Tagliata with Tomato and Mozzarella Salad

    Published: Jul 12, 2021, Last updated: Jul 12, 2021 by Emily This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Juicy, chargrilled Steak Tagliata served with a fresh, bright and zingy tomato, herb salad with creamy buffalo mozzarella cheese. If you're looking for a fresh and delicious way to serve steak that's perfect for summer, this is it!

    Steak tagliata on a plate with tomato and mozzarella salad

    Tagliata di Manzo (cut or sliced beef) is a really popular way to serve steak in Italy. It's a thick-cut steak, chargrilled to perfection then sliced up for sharing.

    For our steak tagliata recipe, we used thick-cut sirloin but boneless ribeye or flank steak would work well too. We served it with a fresh tomato salad with parsley, basil and creamy buffalo mozzarella cheese.

    It's insanely delicious and SO perfect for summer when ripe and juicy tomatoes are in season. We like our steak cooked rare but we've provided cooking times in the recipe so you can serve yours just how you like it, Buon Appetito!

    Ingredients - what you need

    See the photo below that shows you everything you need to make steak tagliata plus some important tips on ingredients!

    An overhead of all the ingredients you need to make steak tagliata
    • Steak - we used thick cut sirloin steak at 1 inch thick (see photos & video) but you could also use boneless ribeye, flank steak, or even fillet.
    • Tomatoes - cherry tomatoes work great because they add sweetness but feel to use any fresh and ripe tomatoes you like.
    • Herbs - we used fresh parsely and basil, always, always use fresh herbs and not dried.
    • Capers & anchovies - if you don't like anchovies it's no big deal you can leave them out but they add SO much flavour (there's no fishy taste in the salad).
    • Red wine vinegar - this really helps to lift and brighten all the flavours!
    • Arugula - arugula/rocket is a nice peppery salad green but you can use any kind of salad you prefer.
    • Buffalo mozzarella - Buffalo mozzarella is extra rich and creamy but you can use any good quality mozzarella you like.

    Cut the tomatoes into quarters and add to a large mixing bowl. Finely chop the parsley, basil, capers and anchovies and add them to the bowl with the red wine vinegar. Mix to combine and set aside (photos 1 & 2).

    Heat a grill or griddle pan until smoking hot. Season each side of the steak with a good pinch of salt and pepper and rub lightly in olive oil (photo 3).

    Step by step photos showing how to make tomato salad and prepare steak

    Using tongs, place one steak at a time fat side down to sear the fat until golden brown (about 1 minute). If your steak doesn’t have fat on one side, skip this step (photo 4).

    Next, fry the steaks on each side for 3.5 minutes (rare) or 4 minutes (medium-rare) See notes for more cooking times (photos 5 & 6).

    Step by step photos showing how to cook a steak

    Once cooked, transfer the steaks to a clean cutting board to rest for a couple of minutes.

    Divide the arugula between two plates, cut the steak into strips and add to the plates. Add torn pieces of mozzarella then top with the tomato salad. Drizzle over a little olive oil and serve (photos 7 & 8).

    Recipe tips and FAQs

    • Steak cooking times - for a thick-cut steak (1 inch thickness) you want to cook the steak on a hot grill for 3.5 minutes each side for rare, 4 minutes each side for medium-rare and 4.5 minutes each side for medium. Times will vary depending on the thickness of your steak.
    • Let the steak rest before cutting - it's really important to let the steak rest for a couple of minutes before cutting to allow the juices and flavour to absorb back into the meat.
    • Serving suggestions - if you'd like to add some extra sides; Italian Roast Potatoes, Italian Green Beans or White Bean Mash With Rosemary And Lemon are great options.
    What cut of meat is tagliata?

    Although a common question, tagliata is not a cut of meat. It comes from the verb 'tagliare' which means 'to cut' in Italian.

    A close up of steak tagliata on a plate with tomato and mozzarella

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    Steak Tagliata with Mozzarella and Tomato Salad

    Juicy, chargrilled Steak Tagliata served with a fresh, bright and zingy tomato, herb salad with creamy buffalo mozzarella cheese. If you're looking for a fresh and delicious way to serve steak that's perfect for summer, this is it!
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Modern Italian
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 8 minutes
    Total Time 18 minutes
    Servings 2 servings
    Calories 515kcal
    Author Emily Kemp

    Ingredients

    • 2 1 inch thick-cut sirloin steaks (flank or ribeye will also work)
    • 2 cups arugula/rocket (50g)
    • 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes (200g)
    • ½ cup fresh parsley (small handful)
    • 6-7 basil leaves
    • 1 tablespoon capers in brine drained
    • 2 anchovies
    • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
    • 1 ball buffalo mozzarella (125g/4.4oz)
    • Olive oil
    • Salt and pepper

    Instructions

    • Cut the tomatoes into quarters and add to a large mixing bowl. Finely chop the parsley, basil, capers and anchovies and add them to the bowl with the red wine vinegar. Mix to combine and set aside.
    • Heat a grill or griddle pan until smoking hot. Season each side of the steak with a good pinch of salt and pepper and rub lightly in olive oil.
    • Using tongs, place one steak at a time fat side down to sear the fat until golden brown (about 1 minute). If your steak doesn’t have fat on one side, skip this step.
    • Next, fry the steaks on each side for 3.5 minutes (rare), 4 minutes (medium rare) or to your preference. Cooking times will vary depending on thickness.
    • Once cooked, transfer the steaks to a clean cutting board to rest for a couple of minutes.
    • Divide the arugula between two plates, cut the steak into strips and add to the plates. Add torn pieces of mozzarella then top with the tomato salad. Drizzle over a little olive oil and serve.

    Notes

    • Let the steak rest before cutting - it's really important to let the steak rest for a couple of minutes before cutting to allow the juices and flavour to absorb back into the meat.
    • Serving suggestions - if you'd like to add some extra sides; Italian Roast Potatoes, Italian Green Beans or White Bean Mash With Rosemary And Lemon are great options.
    • Storage and leftovers - the steak and tomato salad will keep well covered in the fridge for up to 3 days. The steak can be reheated if prefered.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 515kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 64g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 188mg | Sodium: 526mg | Potassium: 1238mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 4199IU | Vitamin C: 49mg | Calcium: 1532mg | Iron: 6mg
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    • I always use extra virgin olive oil in all of my recipes unless stated otherwise
    • When I use canned or jarred tomatoes of any kind I always use this brand for the best results and flavour
    • All vegetables are medium sized unless stated otherwise
    • All recipes are tested and developed using a fan (convection) oven
    • Find out more about how nutrition is calculated.
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