Sirloin Salad With Cilantro Recipes

SPICY CILANTRO-SCALLION SALAD

Steps:

• Quarter the white parts of 4 scallions lengthwise; thinly slice the green parts. Soak the scallion whites in cold water, 15 minutes; drain. Whisk 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 teaspoon each sesame oil, chili oil and kosher salt, and 1/2 teaspoon sugar. Toss with the scallions (white and green parts), 2 bunches cilantro (leaves and tender stems), 1 thinly sliced serrano chile and 1 english cucumber (cut into thin strips).

CILANTRO DRESSING FOR SALADS

Steps:

• Using your steel knife in the food processor mix garlic and salt; process until it is a paste.
• Add cilantro and parsley; process to a fine mince.
• Add vinegar; process for 10 seconds.
• Add oil in a slow steady stream with the processor on.
• Add hot pepper sauce (to match your taste) and a pinch of sugar.
• Chill the dressing for several hours in a glass jar; shake to combine before using.

TEX-MEX SALAD WITH CILANTRO-HONEY DRESSING

Steps:

• Cook chicken as desired until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (at least 165°F).
• Meanwhile, in blender, place honey, lime juice, salt, pepper, oil and cilantro. Blend with on/off pulses until dressing is smooth. Set aside.
• In each serving dish, place 3/4 cup tortilla chips. Top each with lettuce, bell pepper, onion, beans and cheese.
• Cut cooked chicken breasts into slices; place on top of salads. Drizzle dressing over top of each salad.

CILANTRO-AND-MINT SALAD

Steps:

• Wash the herbs and greens. Fill a large bowl or clean sink with cold water, and add the leaves. Swish them around to loosen dirt, then gently lift out and dry in a salad spinner or on clean kitchen towels. (You can do this up to a day ahead, refrigerating the dry leaves in sealed plastic bags or containers with a paper towel to absorb excess water.)
• When ready to serve, whisk together the salt, pepper, red-pepper flakes, lime juice and olive oil in a small bowl, then check the seasonings. Put the leaves in a large bowl, drizzle the dressing over them and toss gently to coat. Serve immediately.

SIRLOIN STEAK SALAD WITH CILANTRO GARLIC SAUCE

Steps:

• Marinate steak in coconut aminos, salt, and lemon for at least 30 minutes.
• While the steak marinates, prepare the sauce. Combine all ingredients un a high power blender and blend until completely smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste, adding more salt and a bit of coconut aminos if it is more sour than you like. Set aside.
• Heat a nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Add the beef along with the marinade and cook until browned on all sides cooked to your liking, about 7 minutes for medium rare (125ºF).
• Serve over a bed of lettuce with the sauce drizzled over top.

SIRLOIN SALAD WITH CILANTRO

Steps:

• Process 1/2 cup cilantro, vinegar, oil, orange juice and zest, jalapeno, and salt in a food processor until coarsely chopped.
• Rub half of the marinade over steak, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
• Preheat grill to medium-high. (If you are using a charcoal grill, coals are ready when you can hold your hand 5 inches above grill for just 3 or 4 seconds.) Grill steak, flipping halfway through, until a meat thermometer registers 125 for medium-rare, about 12 minutes. Meanwhile, grill onion, flipping once, until it begins to soften, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Let steak rest for 10 minutes before thinly slicing. Serve with onion and remaining 1/2 cup cilantro and marinade, and garnish with parsley.

CILANTRO SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk all the vinaigrette ingredients together in a small bowl. Season, to taste, with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
• In a salad bowl, combine all the salad ingredients. Add a little bit of the vinaigrette and toss to coat. Serve the remaining vinaigrette on the side.

LIME-CILANTRO CRUNCHY SALAD

Steps:

• Mix feta cheese, red bell pepper, jicama, carrot, celery, walnuts, red cabbage, savoy cabbage, cilantro-lime dressing, red onion, and jalapeno pepper together in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Chill for 1 hour before serving.

CILANTRO SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in a blender; cover and process until blended. Refrigerate, covered, until serving.

CILANTRO SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk first 3 ingredients in small bowl to blend. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. Combine mixed greens and cilantro in large bowl. Toss salad with enough dressing to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

THAI SALAD WITH CILANTRO LIME DRESSING

Steps:

• Finely grate enough zest from limes to measure 1 tablespoon. Cut limes crosswise in half; squeeze juice from limes. Place zest and juice in a blender; add cilantro, sugar, red chile pepper, garlic, salt and pepper. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream., In a large bowl, combine cabbages, cucumber, edamame, avocados, carrots and green onions. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat.

SOUTHWEST SALAD WITH CILANTRO DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients, except the tomato, add dressing, and chill several hours or overnight.
• Add tomato just before serving.
• Dressing: Mix dressing ingredients in a jar.
• Shake to mix, or whisk very, very well.
• Store in a glass jar in refrigerator.

SEAFOOD SALAD WITH CILANTRO DRESSING

Steps:

• Whisk 2 tablespoons oil and next 5 ingredients in small bowl. Arrange salmon and scallops on separate sides in 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Pour marinade over and toss to coat, keeping fish and scallops apart. Let marinate at room temperature at least 30 minutes and up to 1 hour, turning occasionally. Drain separately, reserving marinade.
• Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle salmon and scallops with salt and pepper. Add salmon to skillet; sauté until just opaque in center, about 3 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer salmon to platter. Add scallops to skillet; sauté until just opaque in center, about 1 1/2 minutes per side. Transfer to platter with salmon. Pour reserved marinade into skillet; add mussels and clams. Cover and cook over high heat until mussels and clams open, about 3 minutes (discard any that do not open). Using slotted spoon, transfer mussels and clams to platter with salmon and scallops; cool to room temperature. Drizzle seafood with some Cilantro Dressing.
• *Ground chipotle chile pepper is sold in the spice section of most supermarkets.

SPICY CILANTRO SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk together lime juice, vegetable oil, and sesame oil; season with salt. Add lettuce, cucumber, jalapeno, and cilantro. Toss to combine.

EASY SIRLOIN THAI SALAD

Steps:

• Place beef steak on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, covered, 11 to 15 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, 13 to 16 minutes) for medium rare (145 degrees F) to medium (160 degrees F) doneness, turning occasionally.
• Meanwhile, whisk all Dressing ingredients in medium bowl until smooth; set aside. Arrange lettuce on serving platter; arrange mango, avocado, carrot and bell pepper over lettuce.
• Carve steak into slices; season with salt. Arrange beef over salad. Drizzle with dressing. Sprinkle with peanuts, if desired. Serve immediately; squeeze lime wedges over salad, as desired.