Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of our Southwest Salad with Steak, a perfect blend of grilled steak and fresh vegetables. This hearty salad is ideal for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a summer barbecue or need a quick weeknight dinner. Each bite bursts with color and taste, thanks to the spicy homemade ranch dressing that brings everything together. Easy to prepare and customizable, this salad not only satisfies your cravings but also keeps you on track with healthy eating. Perfect for meal prep, it’s a delightful dish that can be enjoyed throughout the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 – 1 1/2 pound skirt steak (or flank steak)
- 2 corn tortillas
- 6 cups spring mix
- 1 cup diced bell peppers
- 1 cup sweet corn
- 1 medium or large avocado (cored and diced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 3/4 cup thinly sliced red onion (or shallot)
- 1 cup cooked black beans (drained and rinsed)
- Extra virgin olive oil (as needed)
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt (or to taste)
- Pinch ground black pepper (or to taste)
- 1 1/2 teaspoon Cholula hot sauce (or similar brand)
Instructions
- Season the skirt or flank steak with salt and pepper. Preheat your grill or skillet to high heat, lightly oiling the grates.
- Grill the steak for 3–4 minutes per side until cooked to your liking. Let it rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing against the grain.
- Cut corn tortillas into strips and cook them in olive oil over medium heat until they are lightly browned.
- In a large bowl, combine spring mix, bell peppers, sweet corn, avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and black beans.
- For the dressing: whisk together buttermilk, mayonnaise, parsley, dill, chives, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and hot sauce in a separate bowl.
- Toss half of the dressing with the salad ingredients and serve topped with sliced steak and tortilla strips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 400g)
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg