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Mexican Fajita Steak Salad

Mexican Fajita Steak Salad ~ the combination of a cool crisp romaine salad with juicy steak and hot seared peppers and onions is hard to beat.  

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 399 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Ingredients

tortilla strips
  • 2 corn tortillas
  • olive oil
  • salt
fajita seasoning
  • 2 tsp chili powder I used chipotle
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika or sweet if you prefer
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp ground oregano
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper less for less heat
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper
dressing
  • 1/2 cup Mexican crema sauce
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • large handful fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 tsp fajita seasoning
  • pinch salt
salad
  • 7 ounces romaine hearts or other crunchy lettuce
  • 1 lb steak I used boneless ribeye, but flank or skirt steak will work great. So will sirloin.
  • olive oil
  • 2 cups colorful bell pepper strips about 2 peppers
  • 1/2 red onion cut in thin slices
  • 1 ear yellow corn
  • 1/4 cup black olives
  • a few small or cherry tomatoes halved or cut in wedges
garnish
  • cilantro leaves
  • Sliced Jalapenos

Instructions

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  1. To make the fried tortilla strips, slice the two tortillas in half and then into 1/4 inch strips.
  2. Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet and when it's hot, add the tortilla strips. Fry them for a few minutes, stirring and flipping often, until they're golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels and lightly season with salt.
  3. To make the fajita seasoning blend all the ingredients together well.
  4. To make the dressing put all into a small food processor and process until smooth. Taste to adjust anything.
  5. Pat the steak dry and rub on both sides with fajita seasoning. Heat a tablespoon of oil in a skillet on high heat and when it is really hot, add the steak. Cook, on highest heat, for about 3 minutes per side, or until done the way you like it. Remove the steak and let rest under foil for 10 minutes.
  6. Wipe out the pan, add 1 more tablespoon oil, and, when it's nice and hot, sear the onions. Remove to a plate and do the same with the peppers (no need to wipe the pan again.)
  7. If you have a gas stove blister the corn right over the flame, carefully holding it with tongs until the kernels start to pop and char. If you don't have a gas burner, blister the corn in the hot skillet. Put the corn into the microwave for 2 minutes, just to take the raw edge off. Let cool until you can handle it, and then slice the kernels off the cob.
  8. Arrange the lettuce on the bottom of a large shallow salad bowl. Slice the steak against the grain into thin slices. Arrange the steak in the center of the salad, surrounded by the onions and peppers, corn, olives, tortilla strips, and tomatoes.
  9. Top with dressing, or serve the dressing on the side. Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves and sliced jalapeños.

Nutrition Information

Calories 399kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 23g (8%) Protein 27g (54%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 9g Cholesterol 85mg (28%) Sodium 635mg (26%) Potassium 742mg (21%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 7553IU (151%) Vitamin C 100mg (111%) Calcium 112mg (11%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 399

% Daily Value*

Calories 399kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 23g 8%
Protein 27g 54%
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 85mg 28%
Sodium 635mg 26%
Potassium 742mg 16%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 7553IU 151%
Vitamin C 100mg 111%
Calcium 112mg 11%
Iron 4mg 22%

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

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