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Southwest Steak Salad with Fried Plantains - 20 Perfect Summer Salads

Southwest Steak Salad with Fried Plantains

Author: Brandy O'Neill - Nutmeg Nanny
This southwest steak salad with fried plantains is delicious and super easy to make! It's PACKED with grilled steak, fried plantains, black beans, corn, tomatoes, avocado, crunchy tortilla strips, and all drizzled with a homemade Greek yogurt cilantro dressing. This salad is super filling and perfect for warm summer nights.
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 1 large salad

Equipment

Ingredients

For salad:

  • 6 ounces skirt steak
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 ripe plantain
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 1/2 ripe avocado thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup black beans
  • 1/4 cup corn kernels lightly steamed
  • 1/4 cup tortilla strips
  • 1/4 cup cotija cheese crumbled

For dressing:

  • 1 cup packed cilantro
  • 3/4 cup Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 2 limes juiced
  • 1 lime zested
  • Kosher salt to taste

Instructions

For salad:

  • Preheat your grill to high heat.
  • Mix smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin, kosher salt, and pepper together and sprinkle on both sides of your steak.
  • Grill until desired doneness and let rest.
  • Peel your plantain and slice 1/2 inch slices.
  • Add olive oil to a 12-inch skillet and place over medium-high heat.
  • Once the oil is hot add in the plantains and cooks on both sides until golden brown. Remove from the oil and let drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
  • In a large salad bowl add lettuce and top with avocado, cherry tomatoes, black beans, corn, tortilla strips, crumbled cotija cheese, and fried plantains.
  • Slice steak and place over salad. Drizzle with dressing and devour.

For dressing:

  • Add all ingredients to a high-powered mixer or food processor and puree until smooth and creamy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 881kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 54g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 38g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 839mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 24g
Course Salad
Cuisine Tex Mex
Keyword dinner salad, fried plantains on a salad, southwest steak salad, southwest steak salad with fried plantains, steak salad, tex mex salad
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