carne asada steak salad bowls
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 2 pounds flank steak
- 1 orange juiced
- 2 limes juiced
- ¼ cup oil
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 2 teaspoons coriander
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- ¼ teaspoons cayenne pepper
AVOCADO LIME DRESSING
- ¼ cup lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 avocado pitted
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro lightly packed
- 1 jalapeño seeded + chopped, optional
- 1 clove garlic smashed
FOR THE BOWL
- mixed greens
- 2 avocados diced
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
- ½ cup crumbled feta
Instructions
- Whisk the juice of 1 orange, juice of 2 limes, ¼ cup of olive oil, 6 garlic cloves, 2 teaspoons of cumin, 2 teaspoons of coriander, 2 teaspoons of chili powder, ¼ teaspoon of cayenne pepper, 2 teaspoons of kosher salt, and 2 teaspoon of ground pepper in a small bowl.
- Place 2 lbs. of steak in a gallon sized ziplock bag or a 9×13 baking dish and cover it fully with the marinade. Refrigerate for 1 to 4 hours.
- Preheat the grill or grill pan over medium-high heat (400-450°F).
- Remove the steak from the marinade and season steak with salt and pepper.
- Grill the steak(s) for 5-8 minutes per side, depending on the thickness. Use a meat thermometer to cook accurately to desired doneness.
- Remove steaks and rest for 5 minutes. Slice thinly against the grain and serve family-style letting each person assemble their own salad with the mixed greens, sliced avocado, tomatoes, crumbled cotija, pickled onions, cilantro, and lime.
FOR THE DRESSING
- In a small food processor or blender, combine 1/4 cup lime juice, 1 tablespoon oil, and 1 tablespoon water. Add 1 avocado, 1/4 cup cilantro, 1 jalapeño, 1 clove garlic, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Process until the dressing is nice and smooth. If it's too thick, add water 1 tablespoon at a time, blending until desired consistency is reached.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS
- Serve with crispy tortilla chips and salsa and guacamole or rice and beans.
SWAP SUGGESTIONS
- Protein: This same marinade can be used with 2 lbs. Chicken breasts or thighs.
- Vegetarian: Replace steak + marinade with peppers and onions roasted In the same marinade.
- Dressing: Swap the homemade dressing for the Bolthouse Farms Cilantro Lime Yogurt Dressing.
WEEKEND PREP / MAKE AHEAD
- Make the marinade and dressing in advance and store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 551kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 21g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 294mg | Potassium: 1314mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 979IU | Vitamin C: 51mg | Calcium: 152mg | Iron: 4mg