Description
Steak Fajita Salad with Cilantro Avocado Dressing is a vibrant, flavorful dish that combines tender grilled steak, colorful bell peppers, and a creamy cilantro avocado dressing. Perfect for casual gatherings or quick weeknight dinners, this salad delivers a delightful mix of textures and tastes in every bite. Easy to prepare and customizable, it’s sure to impress at any meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank or sirloin steak
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- 1 medium red onion
- 4 cups romaine or mixed greens
- 1 cup fresh cilantro
- 1 ripe avocado
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 3 tbsp olive oil (divided)
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the steak by mixing olive oil, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Coat the steak well and let it sit.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and sauté sliced bell peppers and red onion until tender-crisp (about 5 minutes).
- In the same skillet, sear the marinated steak for about 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare; adjust cooking time as needed.
- Blend avocado, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a food processor until smooth to create the dressing.
- Chop lettuce and layer it on plates; top with sautéed vegetables and slices of steak.
- Drizzle with cilantro avocado dressing before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg