Description
This flank steak salad recipe is fresh, colorful, and packed with bold flavor. Juicy grilled steak, crisp greens, and a creamy, slightly spicy dressing come together for a satisfying meal that feels light but still hearty and perfect for any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5–2 lb flank steak
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp cilantro
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 1–2 tbsp sriracha
- 1 garlic clove
- 2 tsp honey
- Salt and pepper
- 7–8 cups chopped romaine
- 10 oz tomatoes
- 1/4 cup red onion
- 1 cup queso fresco
- Fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Whisk marinade ingredients and coat steak. Marinate at least 2 hours.
- Mix dressing ingredients and chill.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat and cook steak for 3 to 5 minutes per side.
- Let steak rest for 5 minutes.
- Slice steak thinly against the grain.
- Toss salad ingredients together, top with steak, and drizzle with dressing.
Notes
Always slice steak against the grain for tender bites. Let steak rest before cutting to keep it juicy. Adjust spice level in dressing to your taste. Store steak, salad, and dressing separately for best leftovers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilled
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg