Zesty Lime Steak & Avocado Fiesta Salad
Indulge in a vibrant and nutritious salad that melds together succulent lime and garlic-marinated steak strips with creamy avocado, hearty black beans, juicy tomatoes, sweet corn, crispy tortilla chips, and a hint of chili. All are artfully layered atop fresh mixed greens and drizzled with a zesty homemade dressing. This lively dish, inspired by Mexican culinary traditions, is both exhilarating and effortless, making it a perfect quick meal for weeknight dinners or casual entertaining.
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Servings
300
Calories
18
Ingredients
Ingredients
sirloin steak
12 ounces (tender)
garlic
4 cloves (chopped)
limes
2 (juiced)
olive oil
6 tablespoons (divided)
white wine vinegar or red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons (none)
chili powder
1/2 teaspoon (none)
ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon (none)
paprika
1 teaspoon (none)
sugar
1 pinch (none)
green onions
5 (thinly sliced)
prepared salad greens
7-10 ounces (none)
black beans or kidney beans
1 can (14 ounces) (rinsed and drained)
avocado
1 (pitted, sliced, and tossed with lime juice)
ripe tomatoes
2 (diced)
green or red chili peppers
1 (chopped)
fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons (chopped)
corn
1 can (8 ounces) (drained)
tortilla chips
generous handful (broken into pieces)
Instructions
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1. Prepare Marinade: In a large zip-top bag or nonmetal dish, mix steak with chopped garlic, juice from half a lime, and 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Seal and set aside to marinate while you prepare the dressing and salad components.
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2. Dressing: Whisk together the juice from one lime, remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil, vinegar, chili powder, cumin, paprika, and sugar until well combined. Set aside for flavors to meld.
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3. Cook Steak: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add steak and cook to your desired level of doneness, ensuring a nice sear on the outside. Remove steak from heat; let it rest for a few minutes before slicing thinly across the grain.
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4. Assemble Salad Base: Evenly distribute salad greens on serving plates. Gently toss green onions with greens and drizzle some of the prepared dressing over them.
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5. Layer Ingredients: Top the greens with an assortment of beans, avocado slices, and diced tomatoes. Sprinkle with chopped chili peppers, cilantro, and corn.
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6. Final Touches: Arrange steak slices artfully over the salad, then scatter crushed tortilla chips on top for crunch. Finish with a generous drizzle of the remaining dressing over the entire dish. Serve immediately and savor the vibrant flavors.
Nutrition Information
16.25g
Fat
25g
Carbs
12.5g
Protein
6.25g
Fiber
3.75g
Sugar
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main protein source in the Zesty Lime Steak & Avocado Fiesta Salad?
The main protein source is 12 ounces of tender sirloin steak.
How many calories are in a serving of this salad?
There are 300 calories per serving.
What are the primary healthy fats in this recipe?
The healthy fats come from the avocado and the 6 tablespoons of olive oil used in the marinade and dressing.
What ingredients are used to marinate the steak?
The steak is marinated with 4 chopped garlic cloves, juice from half a lime, and 3 tablespoons of olive oil.
How many grams of protein are in this dish?
Each serving contains 12.5 grams of protein.
What spices are used in the homemade zesty dressing?
The dressing includes chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, and a pinch of sugar.
What types of beans can be used in this salad?
You can use either a 14-ounce can of black beans or kidney beans, rinsed and drained.
How do you prepare the avocado for the salad?
The avocado should be pitted, sliced, and tossed with lime juice to prevent browning.
What kind of vinegar is recommended for the dressing?
You can use either white wine vinegar or red wine vinegar.
How much fiber does this salad provide?
The salad provides 6.25 grams of fiber per serving.
What is the total carbohydrate content?
There are 25 grams of carbohydrates per serving.
How many cloves of garlic are required?
The recipe requires 4 cloves of chopped garlic.
How should the steak be cooked?
The steak should be seared in a skillet over medium-high heat to your desired doneness.
How do you slice the steak after cooking?
After letting it rest for a few minutes, the steak should be sliced thinly across the grain.
What adds a crunch to the salad?
A generous handful of broken tortilla chips provides a crunchy texture.
How many limes are needed for the entire recipe?
You will need 2 juiced limes.
What type of greens are used as the base?
The recipe uses 7 to 10 ounces of prepared mixed salad greens.
Are there fresh chili peppers in this recipe?
Yes, the recipe calls for 1 chopped green or red chili pepper.
How many tomatoes are included?
The recipe includes 2 diced ripe tomatoes.
What is the sugar content of the salad?
The salad contains 3.75 grams of sugar per serving.
How much corn is added to the fiesta salad?
One 8-ounce can of drained corn is used.
What fresh herb is used as a topping?
3 tablespoons of chopped fresh cilantro are used.
How many green onions should be sliced for the salad?
The recipe calls for 5 thinly sliced green onions.
Is this recipe suitable for a quick weeknight dinner?
Yes, it is described as an effortless and quick meal perfect for weeknights.
What culinary tradition inspired this dish?
This dish is inspired by Mexican culinary traditions.
How much olive oil is used in total?
A total of 6 tablespoons of olive oil is used, divided between the marinade and the dressing.
What is the total fat content?
The total fat content is 16.25 grams per serving.
How many total ingredients are in this recipe?
There are 18 ingredients in this recipe.
Should the dressing be applied all at once?
No, some dressing is drizzled over the greens and onions first, with the remainder drizzled over the finished assembly.
When should the salad be served?
It should be served immediately to savor the vibrant flavors and maintain the crunch of the chips.