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California Steak Salad

URL: https://www.joyfulhealthyeats.com/california-steak-salad-with-chimichurri-dressing/

Ingredients

The Steak Salad

  • 1.25 lb flank steak
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper
  • 8 oz spring mix
  • 1 red onion, sliced into 1-inch rings
  • 1 lb asparagus, trimmed
  • 1 pint assorted cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 avocado, sliced

The Chimichurri Dressing

  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • ¼ tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat, around 350-400°F.
  2. Season the asparagus and onion slices with olive oil and salt.
  3. Grill the asparagus for 4-5 minutes and onion rings for 3-4 minutes per side until charred. Set aside.
  4. Rub olive oil on both sides of the flank steak and season with salt and pepper.
  5. Grill the flank steak for 3-5 minutes on each side, then let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing against the grain.
  6. While the steak rests, blend the chimichurri ingredients in a food processor until smooth.
  7. Assemble the salad with lettuce, grilled onion, asparagus, cherry tomatoes, avocado, and sliced steak.
  8. Serve with chimichurri dressing on the side and garnish with a lime wedge if desired.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
4
Calories
452
Total fat
32g
Total carbohydrates
16g
Total protein
36g
Sodium
345mg
Cholesterol
94mg

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