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    Home ยป Recipes ยป Special Diet ยป Dairy Free

    Cilantro Lime Steak Salad

    Published: Jul 15, 2014 ยท Updated: May 9, 2018 ยท Post may contain affiliate links

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    A simple, sensational and satisfying steak salad that is free of the top 8 allergens. You certainly will not feel deprived with all the flavor and toppings on this delicious salad!

    Disclosure: I might make a commission for purchases made through links in this post at no extra cost to you.

    Cilantro Lime Steak Salad from Living Well Kitchen

    Nothing says "I'm against boring/diet salad" like putting a steak on a salad. Which is why I decided to make a tasty salad with steak.

    In an effort to keep my fabulous readers happy over my week o' salads, I'm trying to make an array of different types of salads for Salad Week.

    Today's salad is very allergy friendly since it has no nuts, shellfish, eggs, dairy, gluten, or soy.

    And it's very friendly to those that don't eat salad because it's "too healthy."

    This Cilantro Lime Steak Salad is so delicious, you'll forget how nutritious it is!

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    Cilantro Lime Steak Salad from Living Well Kitchen

    First, you make a cilantro lime dressing that doubles as a marinade for the steak.

    Because I don't have a grill, I just cooked my steak on the stove, but you are always welcome to use your grill if you have that luxury.

    Once the steak is cooked, you really don't have too much work other than opening a can of beans, rinsing & draining them, then slicing a roasted red bell pepper.

    I buy the already roasted red bell peppers because they make life a lot easier, and I honestly don't enjoy roasting bell peppers because I hate trying to peel off the skin.

    Cilantro Lime Steak Salad from Living Well Kitchen

    Toss together the lettuce (I used spring mix) with half of the remaining dressing, black beans, and chopped roasted red pepper.

    Serve topped with the sliced steak, and add extra dressing if desired.

    Quick note that it's not the thickest dressing because there is lots of yummy lime juice, so you really don't need that much to get lots of flavor.

    So just start with adding a little at a time.

    Cilantro Lime Steak Salad from Living Well Kitchen

    And there you have it - a simple & sensational steak salad.

    Enjoy!

    Cilantro Lime Steak Salad from Living Well Kitchen

    Cilantro Lime Steak

    A simple & sensational steak salad that is free of the top 8 allergens. You certainly will not feel deprived with all the flavor and toppings on this delicious salad!
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Author: Meme

    Ingredients

    For the dressing/marinade:

    • ยฝ cup lime juice
    • ยฝ cup cilantro
    • 1 small jalapeño minced
    • 1 clove garlic minced
    • ยฝ teaspoon salt
    • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or rice wine vinegar
    • ยผ cup extra virgin olive oil

    For the salad:

    • 20 oz top sirloin or flank steak
    • 15 oz black beans rinsed & drained {preferably low sodium or no salt added}
    • 1 medium roasted red bell pepper chopped
    • 10 oz spring mix or other lettuce

    Instructions

    For the dressing:

    • Add all of the dressing ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth. Taste and add extra lime juice and/or salt, if needed.

    For the salad:

    • Add the steak and ยผ cup dressing to a zip-top bag and let marinate for 15-30 minutes.
    • When ready to cook, heat a heavy skillet over medium-high. Remove steak from marinade {discard marinade} and add steak to hot skillet. 
    • Let cook for about 4-5 minutes on one side {until it easily pulls away from the skillet and doesn't stick}. Flip and cook about 2-5 minutes, depending on desired doneness. Let rest for about 5-10 minutes.
    • Meanwhile, toss together about ยผ cup Cilantro Lime dressing with the beans, roasted red bell pepper, and lettuce. 
    • Slice steak and serve over salad with additional dressing, if desired. Enjoy!

    Notes

    *10 oz. spring mix is about 8 cups
    *ยฝ cup lime juice is from about 3-4 limes
    *Makes about โ…ž cup lime dressing
    Did you try this recipe?Be sure to leave a comment & recipe rating below. Bonus points for tagging @memeinge & #livingwellkitchen on Instagram! THANK YOU! xo

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    Nutrition Facts
    Cilantro Lime Steak
    Serving Size
     
    0.25 recipe
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    461
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    19
    g
    29
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    3
    g
    19
    %
    Cholesterol
     
    83
    mg
    28
    %
    Sodium
     
    395
    mg
    17
    %
    Potassium
     
    1051
    mg
    30
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    30
    g
    10
    %
    Fiber
     
    9
    g
    38
    %
    Protein
     
    42
    g
    84
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    955
    IU
    19
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    26.6
    mg
    32
    %
    Calcium
     
    73
    mg
    7
    %
    Iron
     
    5
    mg
    28
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Cilantro Lime Steak Salad from @memeinge is a simple, sensational and satisfying steak salad that is free of the top 8 allergens. You certainly will not feel deprived with all the flavor and toppings on this delicious salad! Gluten free, dairy free recipe

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    1. Lisa @ Healthy Nibbles & Bits says

      July 17, 2014 at 10:49 am

      I don't make steak salads often enough. This is a great salad, Meme!

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      • Meme says

        July 19, 2014 at 10:44 pm

        Thanks Lisa! Steak Salads are my favorite salads ๐Ÿ™‚

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