Steak Fajita Salad with Cilantro Avocado Dressing (2024)

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For the Steak

• 1 lb skirt steak (flank steak works well as an alternative)
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• Juice of 1 lime
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• ¼ cup cilantro leaves and stems, minced
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• ½ teaspoon red chili powder
• ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon coarse salt
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

For the Salad

• ½ red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 3 - 4 cups romain lettuce, roughly chopped
• 3 -4 cups mixed spring greens
• Fresh cilantro, roughly chopped and lime slices for garnish
• Extra virgin olive oil, for sautéing

For the Dressing

• 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves and steams
• ¼ cup plain yogurt
• 1 ripe avocado
• 1 ½ tablespoons lime juice
• 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced (1 clove is fine)
• ¼ teaspoon salt (more as desired)
• Pinch of fresh ground black pepper
• ¼ cup water

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Marinate the Steak

1. Combine the skirt steak and all the ingredients for the marinade in a gallon sized Ziploc bag. Shake vigorously to coat the meat.
2. Chill for at least 1 hour and up to 4 hours (make to marinate flank steak at least 2 hours as it is a tougher meat than skirt steak).

Cook Steak and Veggies

1. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the marinated steak and cook for 4 minutes on each side for medium rare or until desired doneness (if using flank steak, cook an extra minute or 2 on each side as it is usually thicker than skirt steak). If steak is burning, turn heat down to medium. Remove from heat and rest for 10 minutes underneath a foil tent.
2. While steak is resting, scrape off and remove any burned bits on the bottom of the pan. Add another tablespoon of olive oil if necessary and cook sliced bell pepper and onion over medium high heat for 6-8 minutes, until somewhat softened. Remove from heat and set aside in a warm place.
3. When the steak is done resting, thinly slice it against the grain for optimum tenderness.

Assemble the salad

1. Combine all ingredients for the salad dressing in a food processor or blender and pulse until smooth. Add more water as desired to thin out the dressing. Make sure to taste test after adding water and adjust seasonings to taste!
2. Toss together half of the dressing, mixed greens, romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cooked bell pepper and onion in a large bowl.
3. Lay sliced steak on top of salad. Drizzle steak and salad with remaining dressing and garnish with fresh cilantro desired. Serve immediately.