Healthy Steak Fajita Salad Recipe

I actually like Mexican meals (okay, I’m obsessive about it!) and so do my youngsters. Quite a lot of my favourite meals have a Mexican theme, and this steak fajita salad is one in all my all-time favorites! It’s very easy to make and may rework leftover beef (virtually any reduce) right into a stellar meal.

Salad on the Go

This salad is nice for dinner or lunch (I’ve even had it for breakfast!). It’s like having a fajita however with out the tortillas, carbs, or gluten. It even works as a to-go meal. Simply stick the whole lot in an enormous container and toss it with salsa earlier than consuming. I additionally like making it right into a mason jar salad for after I’m away from dwelling.

To make a fajita steak salad in a mason jar merely work in layers. I put the cooked meat and veggies on the backside, then add the toppings and end it off with the lettuce on high. By making it this manner the lettuce stays recent and I don’t have to fret concerning the toppings making the whole lot soggy.

I usually make a number of days’ value of those salads in mason jars and hold them within the fridge for easy lunches on busy days. All the things stays recent and crisp and scrumptious so long as you layer appropriately, holding the meat and salsa on the underside.

Scrumptious (& Wholesome) Steak Fajita Salad Recipe

Generally I’ll make a chicken fajita salad, which has similarities to this one however with totally different flavors. The nice factor is there are many choices so you may actually personal your salad recipe. In the event you prefer it spicier, add some chopped jalapeno peppers on high. For an additional zing, give the steak a squirt of lime juice.

One of the crucial necessary steps to having a tasty steak fajita salad is to offer your beef some consideration. I exploit my do-it-yourself fajita seasoning, however taco seasoning would additionally work. My model has chili powder, paprika, cumin, and garlic powder in it.

I additionally add slightly cayenne pepper for some kick, however you may use black pepper for a tamer model (or omit it solely). Some individuals additionally add oregano to their fajita seasoning.

You would marinade the steak in a French dressing, however I want simply utilizing the seasoning as a result of it’s sooner. And as a substitute of dressing, I like to make use of salsa and bitter cream to high the salad. You would attempt green goddess dressing or a cilantro lime dressing with slightly cilantro, lime juice, and olive oil if most popular.

Selecting Your Veg

Actually you need to use no matter peppers and onions you have got available. Simply attempt to verify they’re uniformly sliced so that they cook dinner evenly. I like orange, yellow, or purple bell pepper as a result of they’re slightly extra flavorful. However inexperienced bell peppers assist stability out the sweetness of the extra vibrant coloured peppers. I add much more wholesome veggies with my toppings, like avocado and cherry tomatoes.

This vibrant steak fajita salad is a scrumptious and simple solution to get your veggies in. High it with recent avocado, bitter cream, and salsa for dressing or no matter toppings you like.

Steak Fajita Salad

Katie Wells

A scrumptious steak fajita salad with sautéed onions and peppers, recent avocado, and salsa for the dressing.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook dinner Time 15 minutes

Complete Time 25 minutes

Course Dinner, Salad

Delicacies Tex Mex

Servings 4 salads

Energy 457 kcal

Substances  

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Serving Concepts

• 2 avocados sliced
• 1 cup salsa
• ¼ cup cilantro chopped
• sour cream optional
• shredded cheese optional

Instructions 

Grilling Instructions

• Rub the fajita seasoning evenly over both sides of the steak.

• Place the bell pepper and onion slices in a grill basket and cook, stirring occasionally until tender and slightly charred in places.

• Sear the steak and then grill until it’s medium-rare or to your desired doneness.

• Remove the vegetables and steak from the grill and allow it to rest for 5 minutes.

• After resting, thinly slice the steak against the grain.

Stovetop Instructions

• Rub the fajita seasoning evenly over both sides of the steak.

• Add the coconut oil to a skillet on the stove and heat over medium-high heat.

• Saute the onions and peppers, stirring occasionally, until tender then set aside.

• Thinly slice the seasoned steak and cook in the preheated skillet to desired doneness.

• Remove from the heat and set aside.

To Serve

• Place the salad greens in a large bowl.

• Top with the cooked veggies and steak as well as any additional toppings. I like avocado slices, cherry tomatoes, salsa, and fresh cilantro.

Notes

• Make this salad in individual portions in mason jars in advance by layering meat, cooked onions and peppers, “wet” ingredients in the bottom, and lettuce on top. 
• Nutrition info does not include optional toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1saladCalories: 457kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 51gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 143mgSodium: 225mgPotassium: 1006mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2850IUVitamin C: 99mgCalcium: 41mgIron: 5mg