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Cheesy Mexican Steak Salad

URL: https://wendypolisi.com/cheesy-mexican-steak-salad-chipotle-lime-dressing/

Ingredients

The steak

  • 8 ounces skirt steak or cut of choice
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt

The dressing

  • ¼ cup lime juice
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 each chipotle chile in adobo sauce
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • cup fresh cilantro
  • 2 teaspoons honey or sweetener of choice
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt

The salad

  • 8 ounces romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 8 ounces Mexican cheese blend
  • 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
  • ½ each red onion, sliced thin
  • 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1 each avocado, diced

Instructions

  1. Prepare the steak by mixing garlic powder, chili powder, and sea salt, then sprinkle over the steak and let it sit for 30 minutes.
  2. Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat and grill the steak to your desired doneness. Allow it to rest for 15 minutes before slicing.
  3. Make the dressing by blending lime juice, olive oil, chipotle chile, garlic, cilantro, honey, cumin, and sea salt until smooth.
  4. In a large bowl, combine romaine, most of the cheese, black beans, onion, corn, and tomatoes.
  5. Toss the salad with the dressing, then top with sliced steak, avocado, and the remaining cheese before serving.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
6
Calories
437
Total fat
29g
Total carbohydrates
23g
Total protein
22g
Sodium
1050mg
Cholesterol
63mg

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