Best 8 Santa Fe Steak Salad Recipes

SANTA FE SALAD

Steps:

• Place green beans in a small saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil; cover and cook for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and immediately place beans in ice water. Drain and pat dry. , For dressing, in a small bowl, combine the cilantro, sour cream, lime juice, vinegar, garlic, cumin, salt and cayenne. , In a large bowl, combine the green beans, corn, pinto beans, black beans, red pepper, onion, chilies and olives. Sprinkle with cheese. Pour dressing over salad; toss gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

PENNE A LA SANTA FE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium heat. Add the pasta and cook until al dente.
• Roast the green chiles over a flame until blackened. Let cool in a paper bag, then peel but do not rinse. When cool enough to handle, chop and set aside.
• Toast the pine nuts until golden in a dry pan over low heat. Dice the roast chicken and the sun-dried tomatoes.
• Add the olive oil to a large pan and saute the onion and garlic until golden. Stir in the chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and green chile and cook for 1 minute. Season with plenty of salt and pepper, to taste. Drain the penne and add it to the pan. Toss until all of the ingredients are evenly mixed. Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with toasted pine nuts... Buon Appetito!

SANTA FE STEAK SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper. Rub 1 tablespoon of the oil, and then the combined spices, into the meat and let it marinate while you prepare the vegetables.
• Preheat the oven to 500 degrees.
• In another tablespoon of oil, cook the red onion for 1 minute, then add the corn and cook for 305 minutes, or until just tender. Transfer to a bowl, add the tomatoes, basil and chilies and combine gently.
• Roast the steak for 15-18 minutes for medium rate. Let it stand for 10 minutes more, then slice into thin strips.
• Combine the pan juices from the steak with the remaining 3 tablespoons oil, the vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste.
• Arrange the lettuce on four plates, divide the corn mixture and steak among them, and drizzle the dressing over the salads.

SANTA FE CHICKEN SALAD WRAP

Steps:

• Combine first 4 ingredients in large bowl; sprinkle with cheese.
• Mix dressing and salsa. Add to lettuce mixture; toss to coat.
• Spoon onto tortillas; roll up.

SOUTHWESTERN STEAK SALAD

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.

SANTA FE SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Blend all ingredients together and chill for an hour to marry flavors.

SANTA FE RICE SALAD

Steps:

• In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and chill.
• In a large bowl, mix together the rice, beans, tomato, cheese and green onion.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, peppers, sugar and salt. Pour over the rice mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate salad for 30 minutes. Top with avocado just before serving.

SANTA FE STRIP STEAKS

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, cook and stir onion in oil over medium-high heat until tender. Transfer to a blender. Add the green chiles, cilantro, jalapeno, jelly, bouillon, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, seasoned salt and oregano; cover and process until smooth., Return mixture to the same pan; cook over medium heat until heated through, stirring occasionally. Set aside and keep warm., Sprinkle steaks with salt and pepper to taste. Broil 4-6 in. from heat for 5-8 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Sprinkle steaks with cheese if desired; serve with green chile sauce.