Best 9 Easy Southwestern Steak Salad Recipes

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SOUTHWESTERN STEAK SALAD



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In the dressing, honey balances the lime's acidity and the chipotle's spice. Add juices from the seared steak to make it even more savory. If you prefer, you can grill the steak instead of searing it in a skillet.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound skirt steak (1/2 inch thick), trimmed
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 hearts romaine lettuce, torn
1 avocado, halved, pitted, peeled, and diced
1/2 English cucumber, peeled and diced small
6 small tomatoes, cut into wedges
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 to 2 canned chipotle chiles in adobo, minced
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons honey
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high; cut steak into 4 pieces and season with salt and pepper. Cook 2 1/2 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer to a plate and cover loosely with foil. Let rest 5 minutes, then thinly slice.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl, toss together lettuce, avocado, cucumber, tomatoes, onion, teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
  • In a small bowl, combine chile, lime juice, honey, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and a pinch of pepper. Gradually whisk in oil and any accumulated juices from steak. Pour dressing over salad and toss; add steak and toss again.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 504 g, Fat 36 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 27 g

GRILLED SOUTHWESTERN STEAK SALAD



Grilled Southwestern Steak Salad image

Pasta salad loaded with steak, peppers and onions makes both my boyfriend and me happy. Plus, it's versatile! We serve it hot, room temperature or cold. -Yvonne Starlin, Westmoreland, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 beef top sirloin steak (1 inch thick and 3/4 pound)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 poblano peppers, halved and seeded
2 large ears sweet corn, husks removed
1 large sweet onion, cut into 1/2-inch rings
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups uncooked multigrain bow tie pasta
2 large tomatoes
DRESSING:
1/4 cup lime juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Rub steak with salt, cumin and pepper. Brush poblano peppers, corn and onion with oil. Grill steak, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 6-8 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Grill vegetables, covered, 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender, turning occasionally., Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, cut corn from cob; coarsely chop peppers, onion and tomatoes. Transfer vegetables to a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk lime juice, oil, salt, cumin and pepper until blended; stir in cilantro., Drain pasta; add to vegetable mixture. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Cut steak into thin slices; add to salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 456 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 378mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

SOUTHWESTERN STEAK SALADS



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Topped with a zippy dressing, this hearty salad eats like a meal and provides plenty of fresh veggies. -Tammy Griffin, Frankston, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound beef top sirloin steak (1 inch thick)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 packages (6 ounces each) fresh baby spinach
1 cup chopped sweet red pepper
3/4 cup chopped tomatoes
1/3 cup chopped red onion
1/3 cup ranch salad dressing
2 tablespoons picante sauce
1 teaspoon taco seasoning

Steps:

  • Sprinkle steak with salt and pepper. Grill steak, covered, over medium heat for 8-10 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°)., Meanwhile, combine the spinach, red pepper, tomatoes and onion; divide among four serving plates. In a small bowl, combine the salad dressing, picante sauce and taco seasoning. Slice steak against the grain; arrange over salads. Drizzle with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Fat 16g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 555mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

EASY SOUTHWESTERN STEAK SALAD



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This salad eats like a meal, thanks to grilled sirloin and a creamy dressing.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

Sirloin steak
Red onion rounds
Sour cream
Extra-virgin olive oil
Chopped chipotle chile in adobe
Lime juice
Spring mix or other greens
Toasted pepitas
Jicama or cucumber

Steps:

  • Grill steak and onion. Thinly slice steak. Make a dressing with equal amounts sour cream and olive oil, and season with chopped chipotle chiles and lime juice. Toss together steak, onion, greens, and dressing; top with pepitas and jicama or cucumber.

CAJUN BEEF SOUTHWESTERN SALAD (NEW DYNAMIC BEEF DISHES)



Cajun Beef Southwestern Salad (New Dynamic Beef Dishes) image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning, divided
3 boneless beef top loin (strip) steaks, cut 3/4-inch thick (about 8 ounces each)
12 fresh figs, stems removed, cut into quarters
3 blood oranges
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
9 cups fresh baby spinach
One 14 1/2-ounce can garbanzo beans, rinsed, drained
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pistachio nuts
1/2 cup crumbled Gorgonzola or other blue cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Press 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning evenly onto beef steaks. Cover and refrigerate.
  • Place figs, cut side up, on rimmed metal baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven for about 25 to 35 minutes or until very soft and starting to caramelize. Set aside.
  • Meanwhile, zest and squeeze juice from 1 orange. Combine 1/4 cup orange juice, orange peel, oil and 1 1/2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning in small bowl. Set aside. Peel and cut segments from remaining 2 oranges. Set aside.
  • Preheat charcoal grill to medium heat.
  • Place steaks on grill over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, uncovered, 10 to 12 minutes for medium-rare to medium doneness, turning occasionally.
  • Carve steaks into slices. Assemble salad by layering spinach, beans, onion, figs, orange segments and steak slices. Top with nuts and cheese. Drizzle with orange dressing.

GRILLED SOUTHWEST STEAKS WITH SUNSET SALAD



Grilled Southwest Steaks with Sunset Salad image

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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 4 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 beef Eye of Round Steaks, cut 1 inch thick (8 ounces each)
Marinade:
1/3 cup fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons steak seasoning blend
2 teaspoons finely chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
Sunset Salad:
2 small ears corn, husked
2 large yellow, orange and/or red bell peppers, cut lengthwise in half
1 medium tomato, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • 1)Combine Marinade ingredients in small bowl. Cover and refrigerate 2 tablespoons for Sunset Salad. Place beef steaks and remaining marinade in food-safe plastic bag; turn steaks to coat. Close bag securely and marinate in refrigerator 6 hours or as long as overnight, turning occasionally. 2)Place corn and bell peppers on grid over medium, ash-covered coals; grill peppers, covered, 11 to 14 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, times remain the same) and corn 15 to 20 minutes (gas grill times remain the same) or until tender, turning occasionally. Remove; set aside to cool slightly. 3)Add 3 to 4 additional briquettes to each side of fire grate to maintain medium heat, if necessary. Remove steaks from marinade; discard marinade. Place steaks on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, covered, 13 to 15 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, 17 to 19 minutes) for medium rare (145°F) doneness, turning occasionally. 4)Meanwhile, to prepare Sunset Salad, chop bell peppers and cut corn kernels from cobs; place in medium bowl. Add tomato. Whisk reserved marinade and oil in small bowl until blended. Pour over vegetables; toss to coat. 5)Carve steaks into thin slices. Serve with salad.

STEAK SALAD



Steak Salad image

This is a quick and easy meal for those hot summer evenings.

Provided by Linda

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Romaine Lettuce Salad Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 ¾ pounds beef sirloin steak
⅓ cup olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
¾ cup crumbled blue cheese
8 cups romaine lettuce - rinsed, dried, and torn into bite-size pieces
2 tomatoes, sliced
1 small green bell pepper, sliced
1 carrot, sliced
½ cup sliced red onion
¼ cup sliced pimento-stuffed green olives

Steps:

  • Preheat grill for high heat.
  • Lightly oil grate. Place steak on grill and cook for 3 to 5 minutes per side or until desired doneness is reached. Remove from heat and let sit until cool enough to handle. Slice steak into bite size pieces.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper and Worcestershire sauce. Mix in the cheese. Cover and place dressing in refrigerator.
  • Onto chilled plates arrange the lettuce, tomato, pepper, onion and olives. Top with steak and drizzle with dressing. Serve with crusty grilled French bread. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 495.7 calories, Carbohydrate 10.1 g, Cholesterol 99.8 mg, Fat 36.4 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 32.6 g, SaturatedFat 11.8 g, Sodium 836.2 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

SOUTHWESTERN SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY



Southwestern Salad Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: avocado, lime, garlic, salt, water, green bell pepper, corn, cherry tomato, quinoa, black beans, spinach

Provided by Merle O'Neal

Categories     Lunch

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ avocado
1 lime, juiced
2 cloves garlic
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup water
½ green bell pepper, chopped
½ cup corn
½ cup cherry tomato, halved
¼ cup quinoa, cooked
½ cup black beans
1 cup spinach

Steps:

  • In a food processor, combine the avocado, lime juice, garlic, salt, and water. Pulse until smooth, then transfer to a large mason jar.
  • Add the bell pepper, corn, cherry tomatoes, quinoa, black beans, and spinach and screw on the lid.
  • Store in the refrigerator until ready to eat, up to 5 days.
  • Give the mason jar a good shake to mix and use a fork or spoon to stir as needed.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 501 calories, Carbohydrate 83 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 21 grams, Protein 18 grams, Sugar 8 grams

SOUTHWEST-STYLE STEAK SALAD



Southwest-Style Steak Salad image

A couple of teaspoons of fajita seasoning gives you a jump-start on giving this easy steak salad its southwest-style appeal.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 boneless beef sirloin steak (1 lb.), 1 inch thick
2 tsp. fajita seasoning
2 ears corn on the cob, husks and silk removed
1 pkg. (10 oz.) torn mixed salad greens
1 avocado, chopped
1 cup coarsely crushed tortilla chips
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
1/2 cup KRAFT Classic Ranch Dressing

Steps:

  • Heat grill to medium-high heat.
  • Sprinkle steak with seasoning. Grill 5 min. on each side or until medium doneness (160ºF), adding corn to grill the last 5 min. and cooking until tender and golden brown, turning occasionally.
  • Remove steak and corn from grill; cover steak loosely with foil. Cool corn 5 min.; cut off kernels with sharp knife. Cut steak across the grain into thin slices.
  • Cover 4 plates with salad greens; top with avocados, corn, crushed chips and cilantro. Drizzle with dressing. Top with meat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Fat 26 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 500 mg, Carbohydrate 23 g, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 5 g, Protein 24 g

Tips:

  • For a more intense flavor, marinate the steak in the Southwestern marinade for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
  • If you don't have a grill, you can cook the steak in a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Be sure to cook the steak to your desired doneness. For a medium-rare steak, cook for about 5 minutes per side.
  • Allow the steak to rest for a few minutes before slicing it against the grain.
  • To assemble the salad, simply layer the steak, corn, black beans, tomatoes, onions, and cilantro on a bed of lettuce.
  • Drizzle with the Southwestern dressing and serve immediately.

Conclusion:

This Southwestern steak salad is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a summer cookout or potluck. The steak is tender and flavorful, and the Southwestern dressing adds a zesty kick. The salad is also packed with healthy ingredients, such as corn, black beans, tomatoes, and onions. So, next time you're looking for a quick and healthy meal, give this Southwestern steak salad a try.

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