Best 6 Steak With Watercress Salad And Chile Lime Dressing Recipes

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Steak with Watercress Salad and Chile Lime Dressing is a quick and flavorful dish that makes a statement on any plate. The recipe features tender steak, a peppery watercress salad and a bright, tangy chile lime dressing. It strikes the perfect balance between light and hearty, making it an excellent choice for those seeking a flavorful meal without feeling weighed down.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

STEAK WITH WATERCRESS SALAD AND CHILE-LIME DRESSING



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The ribeye steak in this recipe is tossed in a Southeast Asian-inspired Chinese-mustard-and-fish-sauce marinade before cooking.

Provided by Bryant Ng

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 teaspoons Chinese hot mustard powder or English mustard powder (such as Colman's)
2 teaspoons fish sauce
1 teaspoon demerara or light brown sugar, divided
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
1-1 1/2 pounds boneless rib eye
1 red Thai chile, very thinly sliced
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 bunch watercress, tough stems trimmed (about 6 cups)
2 Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced
1/4 cup mint leaves
1/4 cup salted, dry-roasted peanuts, lightly crushed

Steps:

  • Whisk mustard powder, fish sauce, 1/2 tsp. demerara sugar, and 1 Tbsp. very hot water in a medium bowl until sugar is dissolved; season with salt and plenty of pepper. Add steak to bowl and turn several times to coat. Let sit while you make the vinaigrette.
  • Whisk chile, lime juice, 2 Tbsp. olive oil, and remaining 1/2 tsp. demerara sugar in a large bowl; set vinaigrette aside.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a medium skillet, preferably cast iron, over medium-high. Add steak and cook, turning every couple of minutes, until nicely browned and medium-rare, 7-10 minutes. Add butter to skillet, then tilt skillet toward you and use a large spoon to baste steak with foaming butter for a minute longer. Transfer steak to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, add watercress, cucumbers, and mint leaves to bowl with reserved vinaigrette and toss to combine; season salad with salt and pepper. Top with peanuts and drizzle with olive oil.
  • Slice steak and serve with salad.

GRILLED STEAK SALAD WITH CHILE AND BROWN SUGAR



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In this summery beef salad, pieces of grilled, marinated flank steak and charred red onions are tossed with a mound of spicy greens, avocado and a tangy lime-spiked dressing. Keep the flank steak on the rare side - this lean cut is best when still very juicy - then slice it thinly against the grain for the most tender meat.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, lunch, salads and dressings, main course

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 garlic cloves, finely grated or minced
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed
1 teaspoon ancho chile powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled between fingers
1/4 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 1/2 pounds flank steak
1 large red onion, sliced into 1/2-inch-thick rounds
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 avocado, peeled, seeded and diced
5 ounces spicy greens, such as arugula, watercress, baby kale, tatsoi or a mix of greens (about 5 cups)
4 radishes, thinly sliced
1 scallion, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together half of the grated garlic (reserve the other half for the dressing), sugar, salt, chile powder, oregano, sesame oil and cumin. Add steak and thoroughly coat it with marinade; marinate for at least 1 hour and up to overnight.
  • Heat the grill to medium-high, or heat the broiler. Grill or broil steak and onion slices, about 2 to 4 minutes per side for medium-rare. If onions aren't charred, give them another minute or two while the steak rests.
  • Transfer steak to a plate and let it rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain (save the juices). Chop onions into bite-sized pieces.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk together lime juice, remaining garlic, a large pinch of salt, and oil. Drizzle a little of the juice from the rested steak into dressing.
  • Sprinkle avocado with salt. In a large bowl, toss spicy greens, radishes and scallions with just enough dressing to coat it. Gently mix in avocado. Transfer to serving plates and top with the steak and onions.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 494, UnsaturatedFat 21 grams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 32 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 39 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 601 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams

WATERCRESS SALAD WITH LIME DRESSING



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 10m

Yield 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 bunch watercress, trimmed and coarsely chopped
4 sprigs fresh mint, chopped, 2 tablespoons
A handful of flat-leaf parsley, chopped
1 heart of romaine, coarsely chopped
1 ripe lime, juiced
1 teaspoon sugar
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, eyeball it
Coarse salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Combine watercress, mint, parsley and romaine in a small salad bowl. Combine lime juice and sugar in a small dressing bowl. Whisk oil into lime juice in a slow stream. Pour dressing over the salad and season with salt and pepper, to your taste.

SUMMER STEAK SALAD WITH GINGER-LIME DRESSING



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Categories     Salad     Beef     Ginger     Leafy Green     Quick & Easy     Lime     Meat     Steak     Summer     Watercress     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 25

Dressing
3 tablespoons fish sauce*
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon minced red jalapeño chile
Salad
2 tablespoons oyster sauce*
1 tablespoon medium-dry Sherry
2 teaspoons tamari soy sauce*
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon (packed) brown sugar
1 1/4 pounds New York steak, trimmed, cut into 2/3-inch cubes
2 bunches watercress, bottom 2 inches discarded, cut into 1-inch lengths
3 cups mizuna leaves, torn in half if very large (about 1 1/2 ounces)
2 cups (lightly packed) torn Bibb lettuce leaves (about 6 large)
1 cup Thai basil leaves, cut into 1/2-inch-wide strips
1/2 12-ounce English hothouse cucumber, halved lengthwise, sliced very thinly on diagonal
12 cherry tomatoes
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 medium-size red onion, cut into thin wedges
2 shallots, sliced into thin rounds
1/4 medium pineapple, peeled, cored, halved lengthwise, cut crosswise into 1/3-inch-thick slices

Steps:

  • For dressing:
  • Whisk all ingredients in small bowl to blend.
  • For salad:
  • Mix oyster sauce, Sherry, tamari soy sauce, minced garlic, and brown sugar in medium bowl. Stir in steak. Marinate steak at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Combine watercress, mizuna, lettuce, basil, cucumber, and tomatoes in large bowl. Add half of dressing and toss to coat. Arrange greens mixture on large rimmed platter.
  • Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add onion and shallots and sauté 30 seconds. Add beef with marinade. Sauté until beef is brown outside but still pink inside, about 4 minutes. Add pineapple slices and stir until pineapple is heated through, about 1 minute longer. Spoon steak mixture with any pan juices atop dressed greens mixture on platter. Drizzle salad with remaining dressing and serve.

CILANTRO-LIME STEAK SALAD



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Whip up this cilantro-lime steak salad for a salad night with a Mexican twist.

Provided by psgnyc114

Categories     Salad     Beef and Pork Salad Recipes     Beef Salad Recipes

Time 36m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 teaspoons seeded and minced jalapeno pepper
1 clove garlic
¾ teaspoon minced fresh ginger
⅓ cup lime juice
¼ cup packed cilantro leaves
2 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound flat iron steak
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 cup corn kernels
1 cup chopped yellow bell pepper
½ cup thinly sliced red onion
1 plum tomato, diced
½ jalapeno pepper, thinly sliced
8 cups torn romaine lettuce
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
1 cup tortilla chips, or to taste

Steps:

  • To make the dressing, blend jalapeno, garlic, and ginger in a blender until finely chopped. Add lime juice, cilantro, honey, balsamic, and salt; pulse to blend. With blender running, drizzle in oil until well incorporated.
  • Preheat oven broiler. Season steak with salt and black pepper, then transfer to a foil-lined baking sheet.
  • Broil 4 inches from heat until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center registers 135 degrees F (57 degrees C) for medium-rare, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Let rest about 10 minutes, then thinly slice against the grain.
  • Stir together corn, bell pepper, red onion, tomato, and jalapeno (if using) in a bowl.
  • Divide lettuce among 4 plates; drizzle each with about 2 tablespoons dressing. Top with steak slices, then with corn mixture. Sprinkle with feta and garnish with chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 574.6 calories, Carbohydrate 32.1 g, Cholesterol 94.1 mg, Fat 38.1 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 29.9 g, SaturatedFat 10.8 g, Sodium 775 mg, Sugar 14.9 g

SLOW COOKER STEAK SALAD WITH CILANTRO LIME DRESSING



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Slow -cook the steak all day and come home to a filling but low-carb salad!

Provided by dompdx

Categories     Salad

Time 8h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds beef skirt steak
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon steak seasoning
2 heads romaine, chopped
2 ears corn, kernels cut from cob
1 large avocado, diced
4 mini sweet peppers, sliced
1 cup grape tomatoes, sliced
½ cup Greek yogurt
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons lime juice
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Rub steak with olive oil and steak seasoning. Place in a slow cooker and cover. Cook on Low until tender, about 8 hours.
  • Remove steak and let cool slightly. Slice or pull apart with forks.
  • Toss romaine, corn, avocado, mini peppers, and tomatoes together in a large bowl.
  • Blend yogurt, cilantro, lime juice, and salt in a food processor or blender until smooth.
  • Place steak pieces onto the salad and drizzle dressing on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.2 calories, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 38.5 mg, Fat 18.6 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 421.4 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, choose well-marbled steaks at least 1 inch thick.
  • To ensure even cooking, bring the steaks to room temperature before grilling.
  • Preheat your grill to high heat before cooking the steaks.
  • Sear the steaks for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they reach your desired doneness.
  • Let the steaks rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.
  • To make the watercress salad, simply combine the watercress, radishes, cucumber, and red onion in a bowl.
  • For the chile-lime dressing, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, and cayenne pepper in a bowl.
  • Drizzle the chile-lime dressing over the watercress salad and serve immediately.

Conclusion:

This steak with watercress salad and chile-lime dressing is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a summer cookout. The steak is cooked to perfection and the salad is light and refreshing. The chile-lime dressing adds a nice kick of flavor to the dish. This recipe is sure to please everyone at your next gathering.

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