Cilantro Lime Steak Salad

Cassandre Thompson

Updated on May 11, 2024

Ingredients

Dressing:

1 clove garlic
2 teaspoons seeded and minced jalapeño pepper (Optional)
¾ teaspoon minced fresh ginger
⅓ cup lime juice
¼ cup packed cilantro leaves
2 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil

Salad:

1 pound flat iron steak
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 cup corn kernels
1 cup chopped yellow bell pepper
½ cup thinly sliced red onion
1 plum tomato, diced
½ jalapeño pepper, thinly sliced (Optional)
8 cups torn romaine lettuce
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
1 cup tortilla chips, or to taste

Directions

Make the dressing: Pulse garlic, jalapeño, and ginger in a blender until finely chopped. Add lime juice, cilantro, honey, balsamic vinegar, and salt; pulse to blend. Turn the blender on; pour in oil in a slow, steady stream. Blend until dressing is smooth.
Set an oven rack about 4 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a baking sheet with foil.
Make the salad: Season steak with salt and black pepper, then transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
Broil in the preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center registers 135 degrees F (57 degrees C) for medium-rare, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
While the steak is cooking, stir together corn, bell pepper, onion, tomato, and jalapeño in a bowl.
Remove steak from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes. Thinly slice steak against the grain.
Divide lettuce among 4 plates. Drizzle dressing over top, then top with steak slices and corn mixture. Sprinkle with feta and serve with tortilla chips.

Tips

You can use the kernels from 1 ear of fresh corn (grilled) instead of canned corn if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

575	Calories
38g	Fat
32g	Carbs
30g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 575
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 38g	49%
Saturated Fat 11g	54%
Cholesterol 94mg	31%
Sodium 775mg	34%
Total Carbohydrate 32g	12%
Dietary Fiber 5g	16%
Total Sugars 15g
Protein 30g	60%
Vitamin C 107mg	119%
Calcium 160mg	12%
Iron 2mg	12%
Potassium 552mg	12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.