Loaded Mexican Steak Salad

Name: Loaded Mexican Steak Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 32 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Deutsch
Ingredients: 1 lb sirloin steak; 2 EL olive oil; 1 TL chili powder; 1 TL cumin; 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped; 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or thawed); 1 avocado, diced; 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese; 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped; 1/4 cup sour cream; 1 lime, juiced; Salt and pepper to taste

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This Loaded Mexican Steak Salad is a vibrant, flavor-packed meal that combines tender, perfectly seared steak strips with fresh, crisp ingredients for a satisfying and nutritious dish. A base of crunchy romaine lettuce is topped with seasoned black beans, sweet corn, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy diced avocado, sharp red onion, and shredded Monterey Jack cheese. The star is the marinated, pan-seared steak, sliced thinly and arranged over the top. A homemade creamy cilantro-lime dressing brings all the elements together with a zesty, tangy kick. Perfect for a high-protein lunch or dinner, this salad is gluten-free, endlessly customizable, and captures the bold, festive flavors of Tex-Mex cuisine in a healthy, colorful bowl. It's a great way to enjoy a restaurant-quality meal at home while sticking to your wellness goals.

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A vibrant loaded Mexican steak salad with grilled steak strips, black beans, corn, avocado, and cilantro-lime dressing in a bowl

Prep Time20 min

Cook Time12 min

Servings2 servings

Equipment

Cast iron skillet or grill panCutting boardMixing bowlsWhisk

Instructions

1
Pat steak dry and rub with 1 tbsp olive oil, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Let sit for 10 minutes.
2
Heat a skillet over high heat. Sear steak for 4-6 minutes per side for medium-rare. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing thinly.
3
In a bowl, whisk together sour cream, lime juice, remaining olive oil, and half the chopped cilantro to make the dressing.
4
Assemble salad bowls with romaine as the base. Top with black beans, corn, tomatoes, avocado, red onion, and cheese.
5
Arrange warm sliced steak over each salad. Drizzle generously with cilantro-lime dressing and garnish with remaining cilantro.

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Leckere Rezepte

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