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Steak Salad with Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette

Perfectly pan-seared steak atop a bed of fresh greens, finished off with a drizzle of tangy cilantro-lime vinaigrette! Super quick and easy, this steak salad comes together in under 15 minutes.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

For the steak:

  • 1 pound flank steak
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil, or any high-heat oil

For the salad:

  • 6 cups mixed salad greens
  • 1 ear sweet corn, sliced off the cob
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 1/2 English cucumber, chopped
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
  • small handful fresh cilantro, chopped

For the cilantro-lime vinaigrette:

  • 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 2 limes, juiced
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 garlic clove, peeled
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Pat steak dry with a paper towel and season on both sides with salt and pepper, then drizzle steak in avocado oil.
  • Place steak in a hot pan, and cook about 5 minutes per side for medium-rare steak.
  • Remove steak from pan and let rest on a cutting board for at least 10 minutes, before thinly slicing against the grain.
  • Make the cilantro lime dressing by adding all ingredients to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
  • Make the cilantro lime dressing by adding all ingredients to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.

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Nutrition

Calories: 300kcal