STEAK, AVOCADO, & BEAN SALAD

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This salad is delicious, and so easy! Tender strips of lime-garlic marinated steak, pinto or black beans, avocado, tomatoes, crushed tortilla chips, and more served on a bed of fresh greens with a wonderful tangy dressing. From a wonderful little book picked up in the bargain section at the book store--simply titled Easy Meals-Mexican. Very easy and fast to put together...don't let the ingredient list throw you.

Provided by ciao4293

Categories     Steak

Time 20m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

12 ounces tender steak, like sirloin
4 cloves garlic, chopped
2 limes
6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar or 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1 pinch sugar
5 green onions, thinly sliced
7 -10 ounces prepared salad greens
1 (14 ounce) can black beans or 1 (14 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 avocado, pitted,sliced,and tossed with a bit of the juice from one of the limes
2 ripe tomatoes, diced
1 green chili peppers or 1 red chili pepper, chopped
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 (8 ounce) can corn, drained
generous handful tortilla chips, broken into pieces

Steps:

  • Place the steak in a large zip top bag, or nonmetal dish with the garlic, juice from 1/2 of one of the limes, and 3 tbsp olive oil, set aside to marinate while you make the dressing and prepare the salad.
  • For the dressing: Combine the juice from 1 whole lime, the remaining 3 tbsp olive oil, vinegar, chili powder, cumin, paprika, and the pinch of sugar.
  • Set aside.
  • Pan fry the steak, or broil, until browned on the outside and cooked to your liking on the inside.
  • Remove from the pan, let it sit for a few minutes, then slice into thin strips.
  • Toss the green onions with the salad greens and arrange on seving plates.
  • Pour some dressing over the greens, reserving some for topping the salad later.
  • Put some beans, avocado, and tomatoes over the greens next, topping with the chile, cilantro and corn.
  • Arrange the steak over the greens, then add some crushed chips over that.
  • Divide the rest of the dressing over the salads, serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 963.5, Fat 61.1, SaturatedFat 14.2, Cholesterol 77.7, Sodium 114.9, Carbohydrate 74.2, Fiber 22.9, Sugar 8.2, Protein 39.6

Antonio GM
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This salad was a bit too bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more spices next time.


Daniel Fothergill
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I loved the combination of steak, avocado, and beans in this salad. It was a great way to get a healthy and satisfying meal.


MD: Mofiz Khan
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This salad was a great way to use up leftover steak. It was quick and easy to make, and the results were delicious.


Beatrice Wanja
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This salad was easy to make and absolutely delicious! I'll definitely be making this again and again.


3 chicas TV
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I loved this salad! It was so refreshing and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


hello vai
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This salad was a bit too spicy for my taste. I think I'll use less chili next time.


Josiah Gunter nemeyer
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I'm not a big fan of avocado, but I still enjoyed this salad. The steak was cooked perfectly, and the beans added a nice touch of protein.


Pagla Mama
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This salad was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I'll use less salt next time.


Syed Nawazish
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my salad didn't turn out as good as the picture. I think I might have overcooked the steak.


Shafin Sorkar
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This salad was a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more spices next time.


Sukornah Jahan
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I loved this salad! The steak was cooked perfectly, and the avocado and beans added a nice touch of creaminess and texture. I'll definitely be making this again.


Tamiko Turner
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This salad was a great way to use up leftover steak. It was quick and easy to make, and the results were delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Ig Verxcy
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The steak was cooked perfectly, and the avocado and beans added a nice touch of creaminess and texture. I'll definitely be making this again.


Md:sattar Sattar
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This salad was easy to make and absolutely delicious! The steak was tender and flavorful, and the avocado and beans added a nice pop of color and flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.


Mickey Reeves
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I'm always looking for new and exciting salad recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill! The steak was cooked perfectly, and the avocado and beans added a nice touch of creaminess and texture. I'll definitely be making this again and again.


MD SHA ALOM
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This salad was a hit at my last party! The combination of steak, avocado, and beans was delightful, and the dressing was the perfect finishing touch. I'll definitely be making this again.