Description
Enjoy a delicious and satisfying Steak Fajita Salad with Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing. This Mexican-inspired dish is packed with flavor and perfect for a low-carb meal option.
Ingredients
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For the Steak Fajita Salad:
- 1 pound flank steak
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 yellow bell pepper (sliced)
- 1/2 red onion (sliced)
- 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 avocado (sliced)
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/4 cup crumbled cotija or feta cheese
For the Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing:
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1–2 tablespoons water (to thin if needed)
Instructions
- Prepare the Steak: Mix spices and rub onto steak. Cook in a skillet until desired doneness, then slice.
- Sauté Veggies: Cook bell peppers and onion in the same skillet until tender.
- Make the Dressing: Whisk together dressing ingredients until smooth.
- Assemble Salad: Layer lettuce, steak, veggies, avocado, tomatoes, and cheese. Drizzle with dressing.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken or shrimp for the steak.
- Add black beans or grilled corn for extra texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg