Mexican Steak And Veggie Salad Recipes

ROASTED VEGETABLE-STEAK SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Place the green beans and onion on 1 baking sheet and the carrots and potatoes on another; toss each with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil and 1/2 tablespoon mustard. Season with salt and pepper. Roast until tender and crisp, about 12 minutes for the beans and onion, and about 20 minutes for the carrots and potatoes.
• Sprinkle the steak with the Italian seasoning and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the steak; cook 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium rare. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes.
• Let the skillet cool slightly, then add the vinegar, the remaining 1/2 tablespoon mustard and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook over medium heat, scraping up any browned bits, about 1 minute.
• Toss the romaine and endive with the roasted vegetables and all but 1 tablespoon of the vinegar mixture in a large bowl. Slice the steak; serve over the salad. Drizzle with the reserved vinegar mixture.

VEGGIE STEAK SALAD

Steps:

• In a pot of boiling water, cook corn, uncovered, until tender, 3-5 minutes. Remove; cool slightly. Cut corn from cobs. , Sprinkle steak with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Add steak; cook until a thermometer reads 135° for medium-rare, 6- 8 minutes per side. Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes., In a small bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients. Thinly slice steak across the grain. Place greens, tomato, onion, parsley, corn and steak in a large bowl; toss with dressing. Sprinkle with cheese.

MEXICAN-STYLE VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• Cut the tomatoes vertically into 8 to 12 wedges each, depending on their size (or simply chop). Thaw the frozen corn in a colander. Slice the onion as thinly as possible. Seed the cucumbers and slice into 1/8-inch-thick slices.
• To make the dressing, crush the garlic into a paste on a cutting board with the side of a chef's knife, or use a mortar and pestle. Combine the garlic, minced chiles, chipotle puree, and cilantro with the lime juice.
• Place all the vegetables in a large bowl. Just before serving, drizzle the dressing over the top and stir gently to mix. Top with roasted pepper strips.
• ** Look for chipotle chilies canned in adobo sauce. Puree the whole can and store in a jar in the refrigerator. They keep quite a while and are perfect for jazzing up all manner of foods. Use sparingly, though -- it's hot!

GRILLED VEGGIE & STEAK SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Cut zucchini and summer squash in half lengthwise. Remove the insides of the bell peppers and cut into large chunks. Remove the top and bottom from the red onion and slice horizontally into three pieces.
• Combine red wine vinegar, pepper, salt, oregano, and garlic.
• Whisk in the olive oil and coat vegetables in the dressing. Place on a baking sheet.
• Season the rib eye with salt and pepper.
• Grill steak over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes on each side (times may vary depending on the grill and how well-done you like your steak).
• Add the vegetables to the grill and cook the zucchini and summer squash for 5-7 minutes on each side. Cook the bell peppers and onions 4-6 minutes each side (times may vary depending on the grill).
• Remove steak from the grill and let rest for 10 minutes.
• Slice the steak into strips.
• Cut vegetables into small pieces. Arrange vegetables and steak on a bed of mixed greens.
• Drizzle olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper over the salad.
• Enjoy!

SKEWERED STEAK AND VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• Cut steak into eight 1-inch cubes. Thread 2 cubes of steak on 4 (6-inch) skewers. Brush with sauce; refrigerate 15 to 20 minutes, discard remaining sauce.
• Grill or broil steak kabobs to desired doneness.
• Season mushrooms with garlic powder and saute in oil in small nonstick skillet over medium- high heat 4 to 5 minutes or until lightly browned.
• Combine romaine, carrots and broccoli in large bowl. Toss with Lite Balsamic and Caper Vinaigrette, to taste.
• Divide salad on 2 large plates. Arrange mushrooms and steak kabobs on top of each. Refrigerate leftovers.

SICILIAN GRILLED VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Place eggplant, onion, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and zucchini on the grill and cook until slightly softened and grill marks have formed on each side, 15 to 30 minutes. Remove vegetables from grill and cut into cubes. Transfer to a large bowl.
• Add tomatoes, vinegar, olive oil, basil, salt, and pepper. Toss thoroughly. Refrigerate 8 hours to overnight. Toss again before serving.