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Carne Asada Salad Recipe

Lisa Grant
Carne Asada Salad can be marinated overnight. Just grill and enjoy!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinading 6 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 20 minutes
Cuisine Tex Mex
Servings 4
Calories 480 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup White Vinegar
  • 1/2 cup Orange Juice
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 2 teaspoons Minced Garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 tablespoon Chili Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 1/2 pounds Flank Steak
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice
  • 8 cups Baby Arugula
  • 1/2 cup Sweet Roasted Red Peppers
  • 1 Avocado Peeled, seeded, and sliced
  • Salt and Pepper To taste
  • 1/2 cup Shredded Queso Fresco Or mozzarella can be substituted
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Cilantro Chopped
  • Salsa
  • Sour Cream

Instructions
 

  • In a large measuring cup, mix together vinegar, orange juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, chili powder and salt. Place flank steak in a one gallon zip top plastic bag and pour marinade over it. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours or can be marinated overnight.
  • Preheat a grill or grill pan on medium high heat.
  • Cook the steak for about 4 to 5 minutes on each side for medium rare. Cook more or less depending on how done you like your steak.
  • Rest the steak before cutting for 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Cut steak on a cutting board in thin slips diagonally against the grain.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil and lime juice. Add arugula and combine with the dressing. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Place arugula on a large platter and place the peppers and avocado slices around it. Sprinkle cheese on top. Place sliced steak on top of salad. Garnish with the chopped cilantro.
  • Serve with salsa and sour cream, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 40gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 715mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3g
Keyword Beef, Dinners, Easy, Easy Dinners, Grilled, Lunches, Mexican, Salads, Steak, Tex Mex
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