Best Southwestern Steak Salad Recipes

GRILLED SOUTHWESTERN STEAK SALAD

Steps:

• Rub steak with salt, cumin and pepper. Brush poblano peppers, corn and onion with oil. Grill steak, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 6-8 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Grill vegetables, covered, 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender, turning occasionally., Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, cut corn from cob; coarsely chop peppers, onion and tomatoes. Transfer vegetables to a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk lime juice, oil, salt, cumin and pepper until blended; stir in cilantro., Drain pasta; add to vegetable mixture. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Cut steak into thin slices; add to salad.

SOUTHWESTERN STEAK SALAD

Steps:

• Heat a large skillet over medium-high; cut steak into 4 pieces and season with salt and pepper. Cook 2 1/2 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer to a plate and cover loosely with foil. Let rest 5 minutes, then thinly slice.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl, toss together lettuce, avocado, cucumber, tomatoes, onion, teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
• In a small bowl, combine chile, lime juice, honey, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and a pinch of pepper. Gradually whisk in oil and any accumulated juices from steak. Pour dressing over salad and toss; add steak and toss again.

EASY SOUTHWESTERN STEAK SALAD

Steps:

• Grill steak and onion. Thinly slice steak. Make a dressing with equal amounts sour cream and olive oil, and season with chopped chipotle chiles and lime juice. Toss together steak, onion, greens, and dressing; top with pepitas and jicama or cucumber.

SOUTHWESTERN COBB SALAD WITH CHILI-RUBBED STEAK

Steps:

• For the dressing: Smash the garlic cloves, sprinkle with the salt, and, with the flat side of a large knife, mash and smear the mixture into a coarse paste. Scrape the paste into a small bowl. Add the mayonnaise, buttermilk, hot sauce, cilantro, scallion, and orange zest. Whisk well to make a creamy dressing. Set aside.
• For the steak: Position a rack and broiler pan about 6-inches from the heat element and preheat the broiler to high. Season steak with salt to taste. Stir the chili powder into the oil in a small bowl. Rub the spiced oil on both sides of the steak. Carefully lay the steak on the hot pan and broil, turning once, 8 to 10 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer the steak to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes before cutting into bite-size cubes.
• For salad: Halve, seed, peel, and dice the avocado. Put the romaine into a large salad bowl. Arrange the steak, avocado, tomatoes, orange, jicama, and cheese over the lettuce in wide stripes and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Pour about 3 tablespoons of dressing over the salad and toss well. Serve the salad with warm corn or flour tortillas, if desired.