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Carne Asada Salad

This Carne Asada steak salad is made with everything I love – juicy steak, pico de gallo, Monterey Jack cheese and guacamole. Inspired by my favorite taco salad, it's quick, tasty, low-carb and high in protein which fills you up and leaves you satisfied.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 390 kcal
Course: Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 strip steak (Boneless, 1 inch thick, trimmed (about 10 ounces))
  • 1 large clove garlic (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • black pepper (to taste)
  • 3 cups mixed greens
  • 1/2 cup Pico de Gallo ((store bought or recipe here))
  • 1/4 cup shredded monterrey jack
  • 2 Lime wedges
  • 1/2 cup prepared or my homemade guacamole
  • Additional lime wedges ( optional)
  • jalapeño slices (optional)

Instructions

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  1. Rub garlic all over meat then season with salt, cumin and black pepper.
  2. To broil, place steak on rack in broiler pan so surface of beef is 3 to 4 inches from heat. Broil about 3 minutes on each side for medium rare to medium. To grill, heat the grill and oil the grates. When hot, grill over medium-high heat about 3 minutes on each side for medium rare to medium. To cook in a skillet, Heat a skillet over high heat and let the skillet get very hot. When it's hot, spray with oil and cook the steaks about 3 minutes on each side for medium rare to medium.
  3. Squeeze juice from 1 lime wedge over each steak. Slice Steaks into thin slices.
  4. To serve, divide the lettuce, pico de gallo, cheese and guacamole between two plates.
  5. Serve with steak; garnish with lime wedges and jalapeño, if desired.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/2 the recipe Calories 390kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 38g (76%) Fat 21.5g (33%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 95mg (32%) Sodium 542.5mg (23%) Fiber 6.5g (26%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 390

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/2 the recipe
Calories 390kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 38g 76%
Fat 21.5g 33%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 95mg 32%
Sodium 542.5mg 23%
Fiber 6.5g 26%
Sugar 1g 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.