SOUTHWESTERN GRILLED BEEF SALAD WITH CORN SALSA AND CHIPOTLE DRESSING

Southwestern Grilled Beef Salad with Corn Salsa and Chipotle Dressing image

Categories Salad Beef Fruit Garlic Vegetable Marinate Mango Corn Summer Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 23

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Ingredients

Dressing
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon chopped canned chipotle chilies in adobo sauce
2 large garlic cloves, pressed
1 cup olive oil
Salsa
2 ears fresh corn, husked
4 plum tomatoes, seeded, chopped
1 cup chopped peeled jicama
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Steak
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon chili powder
3 large garlic cloves, pressed
2 pounds beef tenderloin steaks (1 inch thick)
Assembly
1 avocado, halved, peeled, pitted, diced
10 cups mixed baby greens
2 small mangoes, peeled, pitted, thinly sliced
*Available at Latin American markets, specialty foods stores and in the Latin section of some supermarkets.

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.

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Niyaysh Azimzade

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This salad is a great option for a healthy and delicious lunch or dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover grilled beef.

Praxedis Garcia

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I love the smoky flavor of the grilled beef in this salad. It really pairs well with the sweet and tangy corn salsa.

Creepy man

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This salad is a great way to use up leftover corn on the cob. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.

Jode Mostafa

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I'm always looking for new ways to cook beef, and this recipe is a great option. The grilled beef is tender and flavorful, and the chipotle dressing adds a nice kick.

Jihad Ahamed (Dark mode)

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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. It's also a great source of protein and healthy fats.

Neggy Wilson

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I was looking for a new salad recipe to try, and this one caught my eye. I'm so glad I made it! It's delicious and easy to make.

Nick Lauman

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This salad is a great way to change up your usual salad routine. It's unique, flavorful, and easy to make.

wafa mirani

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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The grilled beef is smoky and savory, the corn salsa is sweet and tangy, and the chipotle dressing is creamy and spicy.

luv_ fairy

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This salad is perfect for a summer cookout. It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are amazing.

Md Moinuddin

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I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a hit. It's my go-to recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.

Jaidin Dailey

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I made this salad for a potluck, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!

Haji Arg

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This salad is a great way to use up leftover grilled beef. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.

Ahmed Mayanja

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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but I'm so glad I did. The chipotle dressing was just the right amount of spicy, and it really complemented the grilled beef and corn salsa.