carne asada steak salad bowls

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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
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