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Healthy Carne Asada Steak Salad
My Carne Asada Salad is loaded with thin slices of marinated grilled flank steak for a serious hunger-busting entrée. With a craveable blend of spring greens, crunchy pepitas, crisp carrots and radishes, zingy red wine vinaigrette, and sliced avocados, this is one healthy steak salad you won't soon forget!
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 648 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Vinaigrette:
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 2 lemons juiced
- 1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon roasted sesame seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salad:
- 4 large handfuls baby spring mix
- 1 shallot thinly sliced
- 2 carrots thinly sliced
- 3 radishes thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup dried roasted pepitas
- 1 pound grilled Carne Asada sliced and cold
- 2 avocados pitted, peeled, and sliced
- queso fresco optional
- guacamole optional
Instructions
Vinaigrette:
- Combine garlic, lemon juice, vinegar, sesame seeds, paprika, and salt in a small mason jar. Add olive oil and shake. Set aside.
Cup of Yum
Salad:
- Place the salad greens in a large bowl; sprinkle the shallot, carrots, and radishes on top and season with salt and pepper. Gently toss the salad with just enough vinaigrette to lightly coat the greens. Add half of the pepitas and toss once more.
- Arrange the skirt steak, avocados slices, and queso fresco if using.
- Drizzle any remaining vinaigrette on and around the salad, focusing on the avocado and beef. Sprinkle the pepitas on top and if using, top with guacamole.
Notes
- Optional Variations:
- Optional Variations:
- Carne Asada Bowl - Bulk up this salad even more by laying down a tasty base of Cilantro Lime Rice and/or Instant Pot Black Beans and building a Chipotle-style bowl on top.
- Carne Asada Wrap - Take your salad on the road by wrapping it all up in an extra-large tortilla.
- Use A Different Dressing - Feel free to swap in your favorite store-bought or homemade salad dressing.
- Add Your Favorite Produce - Some options include bell peppers, roasted corn, zucchini, green beans, snap peas, or asparagus. Mix and match to your heart's content!
- Add Crunch - If nuts and seeds are off the table, consider using tortilla strips to give your carne asada taco salad extra texture.
Nutrition Information
Calories
648kcal
(32%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
31g
(62%)
Fat
52g
(80%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
70mg
(23%)
Sodium
252mg
(11%)
Potassium
1201mg
(34%)
Fiber
10g
(40%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
5758IU
(115%)
Vitamin C
51mg
(57%)
Calcium
71mg
(7%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 648
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 648kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 52g | 80% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 252mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 1201mg | 26% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 5758IU | 115% |
| Vitamin C | 51mg | 57% |
| Calcium | 71mg | 7% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.