Southwestern Steak Salad
This recipe has been on our website for over 10 years, and we decided it was time for an update!
This tangy Southwestern-inspired salad is great for sharing, especially with a slice of cornbread. The tangy dressing, crisp lettuce and flank steak are a perfect match.
Southwestern Steak Salad
Ingredients
Steak
2 tbsp paprika
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp salt
½ –1 tsp cayenne pepper
1 – 700g beef flank steak
Dressing
2 large soft avocadoes
Juice of 1 lime
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup salsa
2 tsp chili powder
2 tsp salt
Salad
1 large head Lepp’s Romaine lettuce, cut, washed, & dried
1 – 398ml can black beans, rinsed & drained
1 medium zucchini, quartered lengthwise & sliced
Kernels from 2 ears of fresh corn
1 large red bell pepper, diced small
Instructions
In a small bowl, combine the paprika, pepper, oregano, salt, and cayenne. Liberally coat the steak with this mixture and let sit in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
Preheat BBQ grill on high heat. Cook the flank steak for approximately 5 – 7 minutes per side, with the lid open, over medium-high heat for medium-rare to medium doneness – depending on the thickness of the steak. When done, let rest for at least 3 to 5 minutes before slicing to help retain the juiciness of the meat.
While the steak is cooking, slice, pit and peel the avocados into a bowl large enough to make the dressing in. Mash the avocados with the lime juice as soon as possible to help prevent the avocado from oxidizing (turning brown). Mix in the sour cream, salsa, chili powder, and salt to make the dressing.
Prepare 4 large bowls by equally portioning out the following ingredients in this order: Romaine, beans, zucchini, corn, and bell pepper.Top each salad with an equal amount of dressing. Slice the rested steak thinly across the grain and place an equal amount of steak on each salad.
