Steak Fajita Salad
Entree
Prep time:
2 hours 30 mins
Total time:
2 hours 50 mins
INGREDIENTS
- Steak:
- 4 (4 oz.) sirloin beef filets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lime, juice of
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Avocado Lime Dressing:
- 1/3 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1 Haas avocado, pit and peel removed
- ½ large bunch of fresh cilantro leaves
- 2 limes, juice of
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup water
- Salad:
- 8 cups packed mixed greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced
- ½ medium cucumber, sliced
- ½ cup crumbled queso fresco or grated cojita cheese
- Fajita Vegetables:
- 1 teaspoon canola oil
- 2 red bell peppers, sliced
- 2 jalapenos, seeds removed, sliced
- 1 small red onion, sliced
INSTRUCTIONS
- Place sirloins in a 9”X13” dish. In small bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, cumin, paprika, black pepper, salt, & cayenne pepper. Rub mixture all over steaks, cover with plastic wrap, & allow to marinade in fridge for 2 hours.
- Combine in a blender yogurt, avocados, cilantro, lime and salt. Puree 30 seconds, or until starting to come together. Add ¼ cup water & puree until smooth. Repeat process until desired consistency is reached. (You may not use all the water)
- Divide lettuce onto 4 dinner plates. Arrange tomatoes, cucumbers & cheese on top of lettuce. Set aside.
- Remove steak from fridge and grill over medium-high heat (3-5 minutes per side), until desired doneness is achieved. Remove steaks from grill and thinly slice. Arrange sliced steaks on top of each salad.
- Meanwhile, heat a medium-sized skillet over high heat. Once hot, add canola oil peppers & onion. Stirring constantly, sear vegetables over medium-high heat until wilted & slightly charred (about 5 minutes). Portion ¼ seared vegetables on top of each salad. Drizzle with avocado dressing and enjoy!
NUTRITION INFORMATION
SERVING SIZE:
4
CALORIES:
340
FAT:
15
CARBOHYDRATES:
21
SODIUM:
700
FIBER:
8
PROTEIN:
35
CHOLESTEROL:
80
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