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    Published: Apr 20, 2015 · Modified: Jun 11, 2022 by foodyschmoody ·

    Carne Asada Salad

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    Carne Asada Salad - An easy to put together salad with quick-cooking flank steak (or skirt steak); hearty enough for a dinner entrée.

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    Carne Asada Salad

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    What Is Carne Asada?

    Carne Asada is "beef, typically skirt or flank steak, that is marinated or seasoned, usually with citrus juices, jalapeño, cumin, and chili powder, then grilled and thinly sliced across the grain." - Dictionary.com

    Which Cut Of Meat For Carne Asada?

    Flank steak or skirt steak. They are both long, thin cuts that take literally minutes to grill.

    Carne Asada Salad

    Related: 30 Skirt Steak Recipes by Parade Magazine

    Is Carne Asada Spicy

    No, I have removed the seeds from the jalapeno so it is not.

    If you prefer a spicier version, leave most or all of the jalapeno pepper seeds in tact when creating the marinade.

    Which Type Of Lettuce

    When it comes to salads, I like to keep it simple. If it is summer and I have leafy greens in the garden, I use those. If it is not in season then I grab a simple "spring mix" bagged salad blend.

    You can use whichever lettuce you prefer. The lettuce isn't the star here; simply the vessel.

    Carne Asada Salad

    Which Dressing Goes Best With Carne Asada Salad

    As usual, I like to keep it simple and use a bottled ranch. Judge away.

    If you want a few options of homemade dressings that go well with this carne asada salad try one of these recipes:

    Creamy Cilantro Dressing  - The Complete Savorist

    Creamy Yogurt Dressing - Healing Tomato's Blog

    Homemade Vegan Ranch Dressing & Dip - The Veg Life!

    What if I don't have access to an outdoor grill?

    Grab a grill pan and turn on a fan. A good grill pan can mimic an outdoor grill.

    How else can I serve Carne Asada?

    If you aren't into the salad idea, grill up carne asada and serve it with rice. You can use it for tacos or fajitas too.

    Carne Asada Salad

    Carne Asada Salad

    foodyschmoody
    A high protein entree salad, this carne asada salad has grilled flank steak, avocado, beans etc. for a delicious Mexican inspired salad.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    marinating time 2 hrs
    Total Time 2 hrs 25 mins
    Course dinner, lunch, Main Course
    Cuisine Mexican
    Servings 4
    Calories 638 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 ½ pounds flank steak
    • 7 ounces bagged salad greens I use spring mix or leafy greens
    • 1 whole avocado sliced
    • 1 cup black beans canned, rinsed and drained
    • 1 medium cucumber diced
    • 1 small red onion diced finely (about ¼ C)
    • ½ cup shredded Cheddar Jack cheese
    • 2 tablespoon cilantro freshly chopped

    Marinade

    • 3 cloves garlic minced
    • 2 tablespoon lime juice fresh
    • 1 jalapeno pepper chopped (seeds removed)
    • ¼ cup cilantro freshly chopped
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
    • ½ teaspoon cumin ground
    • 2 tablespoon vinegar white
    • ½ teaspoon sugar
    • ½ cup oil olive oil or safflower oil work great

    Instructions
     

    Marinade

    • Whisk together all marinade ingredients.
    • Place flank steak in a large re-sealable plastic bag or bowl and pour marinade over steak. Refrigerate, turning to coat steak occasionally, for 2 hours.
    • Preheat grill or grill pan over high heat. Grill steak for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until internal temperature is 135-140 degrees. Allow steak to rest at least 5 minutes before slicing.
    • In a large bowl place salad greens and top with diced onion, black beans, sliced avocado, red onions and cheese. Lay the sliced steak atop the salad and sprinkle the cilantro over the top.
    • Serve with your favorite dressing. Ranch pairs well.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 638kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 46gFat: 42gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 23gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 118mgSodium: 789mgPotassium: 999mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 4003IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 202mgIron: 5mg
    Keyword beef, dinner salad, entree salad
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

     

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    1. lizzy says

      April 20, 2015 at 9:55 am

      obsessed with carne asada!!! This salad looks so great, I usually stray away from salads because they bore me but this looks so so yummy I would for sure make it!

      Reply
    2. Stephanie @ Back for Seconds says

      April 20, 2015 at 10:41 am

      This salad has my hubby's name written all over it - yum!

      Reply
    3. foodwanderings says

      April 20, 2015 at 10:53 am

      A carnivore's salads. I bet my guys here would love it. My son is on a high protein low carb diet though he is not 100% strict.

      Reply
    4. Angie | Big Bear's Wife says

      April 20, 2015 at 12:12 pm

      My hubby loves steak salads! They're pretty much his favorite! He's going to love this!! ooo and I love the idea of adding the avocado and black beans!!

      Reply
      • foodyschmoody says

        April 20, 2015 at 2:26 pm

        Thanks Angie!

        Reply
    5. Michelle @ The Complete Savorist says

      April 20, 2015 at 12:16 pm

      Dang....that looks so good. I love meaty salads. In fact I only eat meaty salads. This is great. Thanks for linking my dressing.

      Reply
      • foodyschmoody says

        April 20, 2015 at 2:26 pm

        Thanks Michelle! Yeah, if a salad isn't full of steak or chicken it doesn't fill me up and I want to eat again an hour later!

        Reply
    6. Martha @ A Family Feast says

      April 20, 2015 at 3:00 pm

      This salad looks delicious! And - what is with this cold weather we're having!?! I'm so ready to be outside grilling again...and trying this salad!

      Reply
      • foodyschmoody says

        April 20, 2015 at 8:21 pm

        I know! Such a tease w/ those few nice days. Hopefully the sun is on it's way!

        Reply
    7. The Food Hunter says

      April 20, 2015 at 5:08 pm

      This is the perfect dinner...specially for summer

      Reply
    8. Kirsten/ComfortablyDomestic says

      April 20, 2015 at 7:26 pm

      My husband would say that this salad has the perfect steak to vegetable ratio. I'm a big fan of simple salads, too.

      Reply
    9. Heather | girlichef says

      April 20, 2015 at 7:44 pm

      I've had flank steak for dinner 2x in the last 4 days, I've been totally craving it. Love the Mexican-flare on this one...the salad sounds delicious.

      Reply
      • foodyschmoody says

        April 20, 2015 at 8:19 pm

        Thanks Heather.

        Reply
    10. Peter @ Feed Your Soul Too says

      April 20, 2015 at 9:32 pm

      What a great salad. The salad that eats like a meal. I dare you to serve this to any guy and have him tell you he isn't satisfied.

      Reply
      • foodyschmoody says

        April 21, 2015 at 7:42 am

        Thanks Peter. Yep, I know I've done well with a salad when my husband doesn't ask "what else are we having" lol!

        Reply
    11. Christine @ One TIPsy Chick says

      April 21, 2015 at 8:21 am

      This is our kind of salad! I haven't made carne asada in a long time. I'm going to have to try this soon!

      Reply
    12. Lauren Kelly Nutrition says

      April 21, 2015 at 4:59 pm

      My husband would go crazy for this! It looks amazing!

      Reply
    13. Renee - Kudos Kitchen says

      April 22, 2015 at 9:07 am

      I'm headed to the grocery store this morning and will be adding the ingredients for this recipe to my list. It looks so good that I'll need to make it right away! Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
    14. Lauren @ Healthy Delicious says

      April 22, 2015 at 6:02 pm

      Gotta love carne asada! The dressing on this sounds really good, too.

      Reply
    15. Joy @ Joy Love Food says

      April 22, 2015 at 6:43 pm

      I love flank steak, this salad sounds wonderful with the black beans and avocado!

      Reply
      • foodyschmoody says

        April 22, 2015 at 7:31 pm

        Thank you Joy. I am a new fan of flank steak, I guess I'm behind the times, lol.

        Reply
    16. Nutmeg Nanny says

      April 22, 2015 at 10:50 pm

      I almost never think to add steak to salad but this is totally piquing my interest. It looks so good!

      Reply
    17. Healing Tomato says

      April 23, 2015 at 7:47 pm

      5 stars
      Those look absolutely beautiful. Great job with this recipe.

      Reply
    18. The Food Hunter says

      April 24, 2015 at 10:08 am

      I wish I had this for lunch today

      Reply

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