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

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.

Questions

Can I make Southwest Steak Salad gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry 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 long does Southwest Steak Salad keep?

Dressed, it is best the day it is made. Keep the components separate and refrigerated and they hold about two days; dress just before serving.

Can I halve or double Southwest Steak Salad?

Yes. As written it serves 2. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubling on the grill just takes more surface area; keep the heat zones the same.

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