Southwest Style Steak Salad Recipes

SOUTHWESTERN STEAK SALAD

Steps:

• Heat a large skillet over medium-high; cut steak into 4 pieces and season with salt and pepper. Cook 2 1/2 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer to a plate and cover loosely with foil. Let rest 5 minutes, then thinly slice.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl, toss together lettuce, avocado, cucumber, tomatoes, onion, teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
• In a small bowl, combine chile, lime juice, honey, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and a pinch of pepper. Gradually whisk in oil and any accumulated juices from steak. Pour dressing over salad and toss; add steak and toss again.

SOUTHWEST SALAD

Steps:

• Mix all salad ingredients together in large serving bowl.
• Mix all dressing ingredients together in a cup or small bowl.
• Toss with dressing or serve on the side.
• If preparing ahead of time, wait to add chips so they stay crisp.

SOUTHWEST-STYLE STEAK SALAD

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium-high heat.
• Sprinkle steak with seasoning. Grill 5 min. on each side or until medium doneness (160ºF), adding corn to grill the last 5 min. and cooking until tender and golden brown, turning occasionally.
• Remove steak and corn from grill; cover steak loosely with foil. Cool corn 5 min.; cut off kernels with sharp knife. Cut steak across the grain into thin slices.
• Cover 4 plates with salad greens; top with avocados, corn, crushed chips and cilantro. Drizzle with dressing. Top with meat.

GRILLED SOUTHWESTERN STEAK SALAD

Steps:

• Rub steak with salt, cumin and pepper. Brush poblano peppers, corn and onion with oil. Grill steak, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 6-8 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Grill vegetables, covered, 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender, turning occasionally., Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, cut corn from cob; coarsely chop peppers, onion and tomatoes. Transfer vegetables to a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk lime juice, oil, salt, cumin and pepper until blended; stir in cilantro., Drain pasta; add to vegetable mixture. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Cut steak into thin slices; add to salad.

SOUTHWESTERN STEAK SALAD

Steps:

• Remove steak from the refrigerator about 90 minutes before grilling. Steak should be at room temperature before it hits the grill. Preheat the grill on high heat to make sure it is hot before grilling the meat. Rub a crushed garlic clove onto all sides of the steak. Crack fresh pepper all over the steak and rub it into all sides of the steak. Lightly sprinkle with kosher salt.
• Place the steak on the grill at a 45-degree angle for 2-3 minutes, then use tongs to rotate 45-degrees and cook 2-3 more minutes. Flip the steak over and repeat. Check the temp to avoid overcooking - aim for 140°F for medium rare, as it will increase a few more degrees once removed from the grill.
• Based on how done you would like your meat to be, reduce heat to low and grill for an additional 3-5 minutes with the lid closed. A 1 1/2" thick steak should be about medium rare now, but again, this depends on thickness. Remove steak from the grill and place on a platter. Rest the steak on the platter for a full 5 minutes prior to cutting. This allows the juices and flavor to develop more fully.
• Layer the lettuce, peppers, cucumber, onions, avocado, and cilantro onto individual plates or a large serving platter. Slice the beef thinly and then cut the strips into bite-size pieces.
• Top the salad with the steak and then sprinkle with cheese. Drizzle or toss with Chipotle Vinaigrette just before serving. Enjoy!

SOUTHWEST STEAK SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk the first five ingredients; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the salad greens, onion and peppers. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Divide among four plates. Heat steak if desired; place over salads.

EASY SOUTHWESTERN STEAK SALAD

Steps:

• Grill steak and onion. Thinly slice steak. Make a dressing with equal amounts sour cream and olive oil, and season with chopped chipotle chiles and lime juice. Toss together steak, onion, greens, and dressing; top with pepitas and jicama or cucumber.

SOUTHWEST STEAK NACHOS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 °F.
• Season steak and sweet peppers with salt and pepper. Place peppers on a lined baking sheet and put seasoned steak on top. Bake for 25-30.
• Let rest for 10 minutes. Shred steak with a fork and put in a medium bowl along with peppers.
• Add cheese and southwest seasoning. Toss together.
• On a lined large baking sheet, line pan with tortilla chips and top with half of the cooked steak/sweet pepper mixture, repeat. Set aside.
• Directions for Salad:.
• Combine lettuce and sliced tomatoes in a bowl. Set aside.
• Directions for Cheese Sauce:.
• Before you start sauce, place nachos in oven for 10 minutes while you make your sauce.
• Add butter and flour to sauce pan on medium-high heat and make blonde roux. Gradually add half & half, constantly whisking. Sauce will thicken. Add cheese and seasoning. Mix together.
• Add drained Rotel. Keep on low heat until ready to put on nachos.
• Directions for Dressing:.
• Mix 1st five ingredients until smooth with a hand mixer.
• Add remaining ingredients and mix with a spoon or small hand whisk.
• Building the Nachos:.
• Ladle cheese sauce over nachos and top with salad.
• Dress with avocado ranch dressing.
• Serve immediately!

SOUTHWESTERN-STYLE CORN SALAD

Steps:

• Combine corn, green onions, bell pepper, and cilantro in a large bowl.
• Whisk olive oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, garlic, cumin, and thyme together in a small bowl until well combined. Add dressing to the corn mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.