Southwest Steak Salad

Name: Southwest Steak Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Southwestern
Ingredients: 1 lb flank or skirt steak; 1 tbsp taco seasoning; 6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped; 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 cup corn kernels, fresh or thawed frozen; 1 avocado, diced; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 2 tbsp lime juice, fresh; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp honey; 1/2 cup tortilla strips

Hearty salad with grilled steak, black beans, corn, avocado, and a zesty lime dressing. A satisfying and protein-packed meal.

25 minMediumServes 2580 cal/serving

SouthwesternSaladGrillHigh ProteinHigh FiberLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-Free

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Ingredients

1 lb flank or skirt steak
1 tbsp taco seasoning
6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup corn kernels, fresh or thawed frozen
1 avocado, diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
2 tbsp lime juice, fresh
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp honey
1/2 cup tortilla strips

Instructions

1

Season 1 lb flank or skirt steak with 1 tbsp taco seasoning on both sides.
2

Grill the steak over medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare, or to your desired doneness.
3

Let the steak rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.
4

In a large bowl, arrange 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce as the base.
5

Top with 1 cup rinsed and drained black beans, 1 cup fresh or thawed frozen corn kernels, 1 diced avocado, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, and 1/2 thinly sliced red onion.
6

Arrange the sliced steak on top of the salad.
7

In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp honey, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
8

Drizzle the dressing over the salad.
9

Garnish with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro and 1/2 cup tortilla strips.
10

Serve immediately.

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What is Southwest Steak Salad?

Hearty salad with grilled steak, black beans, corn, avocado, and a zesty lime dressing. A satisfying and protein-packed meal. This reference files it under Southwestern salad: cooked on the grill, rated medium and about 25 minutes start to finish.

Why rest the meat in Southwest Steak Salad?

Step 3 reads: "Let the steak rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain." Heat drives the juices toward the center. The rest in step 3 lets them spread back out, so they stay in the meat instead of running onto the board when you cut.

Can I use another cut instead of flank steak in Southwest Steak Salad?

Flank, skirt, hanger and flat iron swap freely at the same weight. Slice whichever you use across the grain, or it eats tough. As written, the entry for Southwest Steak Salad uses 1 lb flank or skirt steak.

Can I make Southwest Steak Salad gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Southwest Steak Salad is 1/2 cup tortilla strips. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

How much protein is in Southwest Steak Salad?

One serving (the recipe makes 2) has 48 g of protein in about 580 calories, alongside 38 g carbohydrate and 27 g fat, plus 8 g fiber and 280 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list. More like it: the high-protein salad collection.

How long does Southwest Steak Salad keep?

Once dressed, the lettuce will wilt within hours, so keep the dressing apart and toss Southwest Steak Salad just before serving. Undressed and refrigerated, the components hold about two days. Store the tortilla strips at room temperature so it stays crisp. It does not freeze.

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