Grilled Steak Salad

Name: Grilled Steak Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 garlic cloves, grated or minced; ¼ cup avocado oil; 1 teaspoon golden monk fruit; 1 teaspoon chile powder; 1 teaspoon oregano; 1 teaspoon salt + ½ teaspoon salt (for vegetables); ½ teaspoon sesame oil; ¼ teaspoon ground cumin; 1.5 pounds skirt steak, flank steak or flat iron steak; ½ red onion, diced; 8 oz mushrooms, diced; 12 spears of asparagus; 4 oz arugula, radicchio or spinach leaves; 2 avocados, peeled and sliced; 5 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon lime juice

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A summertime salad made almost entirely on the grill combines a sweet and spicy marinated skirt steak with a tangy lime vinaigrette.

grilled steak salad with grilled vegetables and lime vinaigrette

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sliced avocado on top grilled steak salad

25 Mins

Nutrition Facts

Servings

481

Calories

43.5g

Fat

15.1g

Protein

5.9g

Net Carb

12.8g

Total Carbs

Marinade & Steak Ingredients

3 garlic cloves, grated or minced
¼ cup avocado oil
1 teaspoon golden monk fruit
1 teaspoon chile powder
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon salt + ½ teaspoon salt (for vegetables)
½ teaspoon sesame oil
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
1.5 pounds skirt steak, flank steak or flat iron steak

Salad Ingredients

½ red onion, diced
8 oz mushrooms, diced
12 spears of asparagus
4 oz arugula, radicchio or spinach leaves
2 avocados, peeled and sliced
5 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lime juice

Grilled Steak Salad Directions

STEP

1

Make marinade

In a small bowl prepare the marinade. Mix together garlic, avocado oil, monk fruit, chile powder, oregano, 1 teaspoon salt, sesame oil, and cumin.
STEP

2

Prep steak

Add skirt steak to a ziplock bag.
STEP

3

Marinade steak

Pour the marinade into the bag with the steak. Shake or rub the bag until the marinade coats the steak. Store in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or overnight.
STEP

4

Preheat grill

Heat the grill to medium high heat (about 450 degrees). You can also use the broiler function in an oven.
STEP

5

Prep the veggies

Just before cooking the steak, prepare the vegetables.
STEP

6

Season the veggies

Add the red onion, mushrooms, and asparagus to a ziplock bag with 2 tablespoons of olive oil plus a ½ teaspoon salt. Rub together until evenly coated.
STEP

7

Grill vegetables

Grill the vegetables in a preheated grill basket or wrapped them in aluminum foil and place on the grill. Cook until softened. Remove from grill once cooked. If you don’t have a grill, you can saute them on the stove top until softened.
STEP

8

Grill steak

While grilling the vegetables, add the marinated skirt steak to the grill and cook about 2-4 minutes per side for a medium rare steak.
STEP

9

Let rest

Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes before carving.
STEP

10

Make lime vinaigrette

Meanwhile whisk together remaining olive oil and lime juice with a pinch of salt.
STEP

11

Assemble salad

Lay down a handful of greens, a scoop of grilled veggies, sliced steak, and sliced avocado onto a plate. Drizzle with lime vinaigrette.

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Keto Grilled Steak Salad

This keto salad can be served warm or cold. Grilled steak salad makes for some tasty leftovers which makes it an ideal summertime meal for those days you don’t feel like cooking and just want to play. This recipe is prepared almost entirely on the grill with marinated skirt steak and charred vegetables. These are then tossed with some spicy greens, avocado, and a lime vinaigrette. The combination of all the ingredients in this keto recipe produces a very flavorful salad.

The Marinade

The marinade for the skirt steak is southwest inspired with sweet notes as well. Chili powder, cumin, oregano are mixed with golden monk fruit to provide a flavorful and unique marinade for steak. The longer you marinade steak, the more complex the steak will taste. But if you are short on time, you can marinade the steak at least an hour prior to cooking.

Skirt Steak Vs Flank Steak Vs Flat Iron Steak

Skirt steak, flank steak and flat iron steaks are all long, thinner cuts of meat. They contain lots of fibrous muscle tissues and are best cooked quickly over high heat and served medium rare so they don’t get tough. Skirt steaks hold marinade better than flank steaks. Flank steak is the leanest of the three and skirt steaks tend to carry more fat, so they are a little more tender when grilled. That is why I usually cook with skirt steak; however, you can use any of the three steaks in this recipe. The benefit to grilling with one of these cuts of meat is they are less expensive than a ribeye steak or sirloin. They are known as butcher’s steak because it was usually the unsold portion of the cow that the butcher would take home to feed his family. They are very good eating if you prepare them correctly and have a similar taste to a sirloin.

How To Prepare Your Grill

Preheat your grill on high for at least 5 minutes to burn off any excess drippings from your previous grill session or any debris that might be on the grill. Then scrape the bits off the grill grate with a grill brush. Lower the heat to the desired cooking temperature. If you are cooking on a charcoal grill, you will be grilling the steak over direct heat. For the vegetables, use indirect heat. Coat the grill grate with cooking oil. I like to dip a paper towel in avocado oil and run it down the length of the grate using tongs.

Grilling Vegetables

I like to use a grill basket when I cook my vegetables over the grill. The perforated basket exposes the vegetables to flames producing a nice char while still cooking them to perfection. If you don’t have a grill basket, you can wrap the vegetables in aluminum foil creating a pouch and place it directly on the grill.

Lime Vinaigrette

The dressing for the grilled steak salad is a simple lime vinaigrette. Olive oil, freshly squeeze lime juice, and a pinch of salt are combined and drizzled over the salad. This tangy dressing compliments the spicy and sweet marinated steak. Sometimes the simplest of ingredients produce the most robust flavor.

Grilled Steak Salad: FAQS

Can I use a different cut of steak for this salad?

Absolutely! While skirt steak is recommended for its flavor and tenderness, you can also use flank steak or flat iron steak as great alternatives.

What if I don't have avocado oil?

No problem! You can substitute avocado oil with olive oil or any other neutral oil you prefer; just keep in mind it may slightly alter the flavor.

How long can I store the leftovers?

You can store the grilled steak salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Just keep the dressing separate until you're ready to eat!

Can I make this salad ahead of time?

Yes, you can marinate the steak and prep the vegetables ahead of time. Just grill the steak and assemble the salad right before serving for the best texture.

Is this salad gluten-free?

Yes, this grilled steak salad is gluten-free as long as you ensure that any sauces or additional ingredients you use are also gluten-free.

Nutritional information & Macros

Amount Per Serving
Calories	481
Fat	43.5g
Protein	15.1g
Total Carbs	12.8g
Net Carbs	5.9g

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