Savor the bold flavors of the Southwest with our tantalizing recipe for Southwestern Grilled Beef Salad with Corn Salsa and Chipotle Dressing. This vibrant dish combines tender grilled beef, roasted corn salsa, and a smoky chipotle dressing, creating a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds.
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GRILLED SOUTHWESTERN STEAK SALAD
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 GRILLED BEEF SALAD WITH CORN SALSA AND CHIPOTLE DRESSING
Steps:
- For dressing:
- Whisk first 4 ingredients in medium bowl in blend. Gradually whisk in oil. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.
- For Salsa:
- Blanch corn in large pot of boiling salted water 2 minutes. Drain. Cool. Cut corn from cob. Transfer corn kernels to large bowl. Add tomatoes, jicama, onion and cilantro and mix. (Can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Cover and chill.)
- For steak:
- Combine first 4 ingredients in small bowl. Spread spice paste over both sides of steaks. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or up to 6 hours.
- For Assembly:
- Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Grill steaks to desired doneness, about 5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer steaks to cutting board and let stand 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, add avocado and 2 tablespoons dressing to salsa and mix. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Place greens in large bowl and toss with enough dressing to coat. Divide greens equally among 6 plates. Fan some mango slices on 1 side of each salad. Top each salad with 1/2 cup salsa.
- Thinly steaks crosswise. Arrange atop greens. Serve, passing remaining dressing separately.
SOUTHWESTERN CAESAR SALAD WITH CHIPOTLE DRESSING
I love the creamy, smokey flavor of this dressing. Sometimes I add grilled chicken or other meat or fish to this salad for a complete meal. My husband kept saying how good the salad was when he tried it for the first time...and so will you.
Provided by Geema
Categories Corn
Time 10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Whisk mayonnaise, broth, shoyu, lemon juice, chipotles, salt and brown sugar in medium bowl to blend.
- Taste dressing and adjust seasoning, adding salt and pepper if desired.
- Dressing can be prepared one day ahead of time.
- Mix lettuce, tomatoes and corn in a large bowl.
- Add dressing and 2 tablespoons cheese.
- Toss to coat well.
- Sprinkle with remaining cheese and chopped cilantro and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 225.9, Fat 12.4, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 12, Sodium 825.5, Carbohydrate 26.9, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 8, Protein 6.3
GRILLED BEEF SALAD W/CORN SALSA AND CHIPOTLE DRESSING
This recipe comes from Bon Appetite...looks good, been meaning to try it, but haven't. Posting for the ZWT II Grilled Chipotle Challenge, Mexico. I did not include marinating time in the total time to cook.
Provided by Mrs Goodall
Categories Meat
Time 45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- FOR DRESSING:.
- Whisk first 4 ingredients in medium bowl in blend. Gradually whisk in oil. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.
- FOR SALSA:.
- Blanch corn in large pot of boiling salted water 2 minutes. Drain. Cool. Cut corn from cob. Transfer corn kernels to large bowl. Add tomatoes, jicama, onion and cilantro and mix. (Can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Cover and chill.).
- FOR STEAK:.
- Combine first 4 ingredients in small bowl. Spread spice paste over both sides of steaks. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or up to 6 hours.
- FOR ASSEMBLY:.
- Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Grill steaks to desired doneness, about 5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer steaks to cutting board and let stand 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, add avocado and 2 tablespoons dressing to salsa and mix. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Place greens in large bowl and toss with enough dressing to coat. Divide greens equally among 6 plates. Fan some mango slices on 1 side of each salad. Top each salad with 1/2 cup salsa.
- Thinly slice steaks crosswise. Arrange atop greens. Serve, passing remaining dressing separately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 902.2, Fat 72.6, SaturatedFat 17.9, Cholesterol 129.9, Sodium 116, Carbohydrate 24.3, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 11.4, Protein 41.2
GRILLED SOUTHWESTERN POTATO SALAD
This salad is great with a grilled steak for a Tex-Mex meal, and most of it can even be prepared out in the backyard. Poblanos and cayenne make it pop. -Johnna Johnson, Scottsdale, Arizona
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 1h
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place potatoes in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, 5 minutes. Drain potatoes and toss with oil., Grill poblanos, covered, over high heat 8-10 minutes or until skins are blistered and blackened on all sides, turning occasionally. Immediately place peppers in a small bowl; let stand, covered, 20 minutes. Reduce grill temperature to medium heat., Grill corn and potatoes, covered, over medium heat 12-15 minutes or until tender and lightly browned, turning occasionally. Cool slightly., Peel off and discard charred skin from poblanos; remove stems and seeds. Cut peppers into 1/2-in. pieces and place in a large bowl. Cut corn from cobs and cut potatoes into 3/4-in. pieces; add to peppers., In a small bowl, whisk buttermilk, sour cream and lime juice until blended; stir in jalapeno, cilantro and seasonings. Add to potato mixture, stirring in as much dressing as desired to coat. Serve with lime wedges. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 301mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
SOUTHWESTERN ROASTED CORN SALAD
Corn has never tasted so good! This is a perfect side dish for a BBQ and tastes great on a hot summer day.
Provided by Kim Fusich
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Corn Salad Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place the corn in a large pot with enough water to cover, and soak at least 15 minutes.
- Preheat grill for high heat. Remove silks from corn, but leave the husks.
- Place corn on the preheated grill. Cook, turning occasionally, 20 minutes, or until tender. Remove from heat, cool slightly, and discard husks.
- Cut the corn kernels from the cob, and place in a medium bowl. Mix in the red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and red onion.
- In a blender or food processor, mix the cilantro, olive oil, garlic, lime juice, sugar, salt, pepper, and hot sauce. Blend until smooth, and stir into the corn salad.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 223.1 calories, Carbohydrate 23.9 g, Fat 14.7 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 355.6 mg, Sugar 5.5 g
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh, high-quality ingredients whenever possible.
- To make the most of the grilled beef, marinate it for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
- When grilling the beef, cook it over medium-high heat until it reaches your desired doneness.
- If you don't have a grill, you can also cook the beef in a grill pan or skillet.
- For the corn salsa, use fresh corn kernels and tomatoes for the best flavor.
- If you don't have fresh corn, you can use frozen or canned corn kernels.
- To make the chipotle dressing, use a good quality chipotle pepper in adobo sauce.
- If you don't like spicy food, you can reduce the amount of chipotle pepper in the dressing.
- Serve the salad immediately after assembling it.
Conclusion:
This southwestern grilled beef salad is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a summer cookout or potluck. The grilled beef is tender and flavorful, and the corn salsa and chipotle dressing add a refreshing and spicy touch. This salad is sure to be a hit with your family and friends!
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