SPICY TERIYAKI BEEF SALAD

Spicy Teriyaki Beef Salad image

Cool cucumber and avocado combine with spicy marinated steak to create a fun and tasty balance of flavors your guests will love. If the spice is too much, remove the cayenne and red pepper flakes from the avocado mixture.-Ning Watson of San Diego, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 cup teriyaki sauce
2 tablespoons minced garlic
4-1/2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, divided
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, divided
1 pound beef top sirloin steak, cut into thin strips
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and chopped
1 cup chopped cucumber
1 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1 large portobello mushroom, sliced
2 cups hearts of romaine salad mix

Steps:

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the teriyaki sauce, garlic, sesame oil, 1/2 teaspoon pepper flakes and 1/2 teaspoon cayenne; add steak. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 10 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the avocado, cucumber, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, and remaining pepper flakes and cayenne; set aside. , Drain and discard marinade. In a large nonstick skillet, saute steak and mushroom until meat reaches desired doneness and mushroom is tender. Divide salad mix among four plates; top with avocado mixture and meat mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 405 calories, Fat 18g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 6180mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 36g protein.