Carne Asada Salad

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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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.

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.

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.

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A high protein entree salad, this carne asada salad has grilled flank steak, avocado, beans etc. for a delicious Mexican inspired salad.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

marinating time 2

Total Time 2 25

Course dinner, lunch, Main Course

Cuisine Mexican

Servings

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

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