I Turned Filet Mignon Into a Summer Salad

This Grilled Filet Summer Salad is a steak dinner that actually feels light — juicy filet mignon, charred corn, crisp romaine, fresh vegetables, crispy fried onions, and smoky chipotle ranch all in one big summer bowl. Instead of making a heavy steakhouse dinner, I turned grilled filet mignon into a fresh summer salad that still delivers serious flavor. The steak gets grilled to 135°F with a garlic butter baste, the corn gets charred on the grill, and the chipotle ranch brings that creamy, smoky finish that pulls everything together. This one is perfect for summer dinner, meal prep, entertaining, or anytime you want steak without feeling weighed down. Question: Would you rather have steak over salad, potatoes, pasta, or rice? What You’ll Learn in This Video * How to clean and chop romaine the right way * How to grill filet mignon to 135°F * How to baste steak with garlic butter * How to get perfect char on fresh corn * How to build a steakhouse-style summer salad * How to finish it with smoky chipotle ranch Full Recipe: Grilled Filet Summer Salad Salad Base * 1 head romaine lettuce, cleaned and chopped * 1 handful baby spinach * 1/2 red onion, diced * 1/2 cucumber, diced * 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved * 1–2 tbsp crispy fried onions Grill Ingredients * 2 filet mignon steaks * Salt * Pepper * Garlic powder * Garlic butter, for basting * 2 ears fresh corn, shucked Chipotle Ranch * Mayonnaise * Buttermilk * Chipotles in adobo * Garlic * Fresh lime juice * Salt and pepper Grill Instructions 1. Preheat the gas grill. 2. Season the filet mignon with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. 3. Grill the corn and steaks at the same time. 4. Sear the filets, basting with garlic butter. 5. Move the steaks to indirect heat and finish to 135°F internal. 6. Rest the steaks, then slice. 7. Cut the charred corn off the cob. Salad Assembly 1. Toss romaine, spinach, cucumber, onion, and tomatoes. 2. Layer the greens in a bowl. 3. Top with charred corn, sliced filet, and crispy fried onions. 4. Finish with smoky chipotle ranch. This summer steak salad is fresh, hearty, smoky, creamy, and perfect when you want a restaurant-style meal at home without making something too heavy. Equipment Used in This Video Meater Pro Wireless Thermometer: https://amzn.to/3IBOjhV Dalstrong Phantom Series Knife: https://amzn.to/4eRn1Aj Anova Sous Vide Precision Cooker: https://amzn.to/3GIZa9d EVERIE Sous Vide Container: https://amzn.to/4lTs2ut Spring Chef Swivel Peeler: https://amzn.to/44HH8w6 HexClad 8” Frying Pan: https://amzn.to/3GL4Z67 HexClad 10” Frying Pan: https://amzn.to/3GFQyAj Sponsor: https://www.squidxmedia.com Recommended Channel: /@sousvideeverything #GrilledFilet #SteakSalad #SummerSalad #SummerRecipes #GrillLife #ChipotleRanch #SteakhouseAtHome #MealPrepIdeas #HealthySummerEats #AroundTheArmstrongTable #CookingWithFeeling