Best Southwest Steak Salad Recipes

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SOUTHWEST STEAK SALAD



Southwest Steak Salad image

With its tangy combination of lemon juice and balsamic vinegar dressing, this hearty dish perks up your mouth and fills you up. Caroline Shively - Alexandria, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 package (5 ounces) spring mix salad greens
1 small red onion, chopped
1 each small green, sweet red and yellow peppers, chopped
1 cooked Southwest Flank Steak, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk the first five ingredients; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the salad greens, onion and peppers. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Divide among four plates. Heat steak if desired; place over salads.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 274mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

SOUTHWEST STEAK SALAD



SOUTHWEST STEAK SALAD image

Categories     Beef     Leafy Green     Grill/Barbecue

Yield 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 32

Steak
1lb. flank steak
1 ½ Tbs. extra virgin olive oil
1 ½ tsp. taco seasoning
1 tsp. cumin
½ tsp. cayenne pepper
¼ tsp. garlic powder
¼ tsp. kosher salt
¼ tsp. black pepper
¼ tsp. paprika
Roasted Red Pepper Vinaigrette
1 12oz. jar roasted red peppers (drained)
1 cup cilantro
¼ cup flat leaf parsley
1 large clove of garlic
2 ½ Tbs. extra virgin olive oil
2 Tbs. balsamic vinegar
½ tsp. kosher salt
¼ tsp. black pepper
Salad
1 large head of romaine lettuce (2 small)
1 medium orange bell pepper; chopped
1 15 oz. can of corn; drained
1 15 oz. can of black beans; drained
½ large red onion thinly sliced
¼ cup of flat leaf parsley finely chopped
¼ cup of cilantro finely chopped
3 medium tomatoes seeded and chopped
Croutons
1 loaf French bread
1 8oz. bag shredded mild cheddar cheese
1 clove of garlic

Steps:

  • Steak Place steak in a one gallon zip close bag. Combine spices and oil in a small bowl. Pour mixture over steak. Seal bag and massage spices into meat. Marinate in fridge for at least one hour. Heat grill to about medium low. Cook steak 4-5 minutes on each side until about medium. Remove from heat and cover with foil. Let rest about ten minutes. Roasted red pepper vinaigrette Place peppers, cilantro, parsley, garlic, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a food processor or blender. Pulse until combined. Slowly stream in oil until all ingredients are well blended. Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Pour into gravy boat or cruet. Cover and refrigerate. Salad Rinse and drain lettuce. Pat or spin dry. Roughly, chop lettuce and place in large bowl. Add the rest of the ingredients and toss. Cover and refrigerate. Croutons Slice bread into ¼-inch pieces. Place on cookie sheet and put under broiler. Toast on both sides until golden brown. Cut garlic in half and rub cut side on one side of each crouton. Add about one Tbs. of cheese on each crouton. Place under broiler until cheese melts. This can be done on the grill. Assemble the Meal While Steak is marinating, prepare dressing and make salad. While the steak is cooking, make the croutons. After steak has rested, slice against the grain in thin slices. Toss the salad with the dressing and place the steak on top of the salad. Serve croutons on the salad or serve on the side. Eat and enjoy!!

SOUTHWEST-STYLE STEAK SALAD



Southwest-Style Steak Salad image

A couple of teaspoons of fajita seasoning gives you a jump-start on giving this easy steak salad its southwest-style appeal.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 boneless beef sirloin steak (1 lb.), 1 inch thick
2 tsp. fajita seasoning
2 ears corn on the cob, husks and silk removed
1 pkg. (10 oz.) torn mixed salad greens
1 avocado, chopped
1 cup coarsely crushed tortilla chips
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
1/2 cup KRAFT Classic Ranch Dressing

Steps:

  • Heat grill to medium-high heat.
  • Sprinkle steak with seasoning. Grill 5 min. on each side or until medium doneness (160ºF), adding corn to grill the last 5 min. and cooking until tender and golden brown, turning occasionally.
  • Remove steak and corn from grill; cover steak loosely with foil. Cool corn 5 min.; cut off kernels with sharp knife. Cut steak across the grain into thin slices.
  • Cover 4 plates with salad greens; top with avocados, corn, crushed chips and cilantro. Drizzle with dressing. Top with meat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Fat 26 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 500 mg, Carbohydrate 23 g, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 5 g, Protein 24 g

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