Steak Taco Salad

Steak Taco Salad

PREP TIME:  30 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 42 minutes

Serves: 6

This steak taco salad is the perfect appetizer or entree for a backyard summer gathering! It’s Whole30 compliant, paleo, gluten free and dairy free.

INGREDIENTS

Steak:

  • 1 1/4 lbs flank steak
  • Sea salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp taco seasoning I used Primal Palate
  • 1 Tbsp coconut aminos
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil

Cilantro Ranch:

  • 1/2 cup homemade mayo or purchased paleo mayo
  • 3 Tbsp plain unsweetened almond milk
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 3 Tbsp cilantro minced
  • 2 tsp fresh lime juice
  • Sea salt and black pepper to taste
 

Salad:

  • 6 cups mixed greens roughly chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 medium bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 medium avocado sliced
  • Plantain chips homemade or store bought (store bought are not whole30 compliant)
  • 1/2 small onion thinly sliced
  • 1 jalapeno pepper thinly sliced (optional)
  • Extra cilantro for garnish

DIRECTIONS

1. Sprinkle the steak on both sides with salt and pepper and place in a shallow dish. In a bowl, whisk together the remaining 6 steak ingredients and pour over the steak, flipping it to evenly coat. Cover and refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, in a separate bowl, whisk together all ingredients for the dressing and place in the refrigerator until ready to use.

3. Once ready to grill the steak, heat your grill to high heat and brush with oil. Shake off excess marinade and grill the steak for 5-7 minutes per side or until desired doneness is achieved. Remove steak to a plate and allow to rest while you assemble the salad.

4. On a serving platter, layer the greens, tomatoes, peppers, sliced avocados, plantain chips, onion, and jalapeno (if using). Thinly slice the steak against the grain and arrange on top of the salad. Drizzle all over with the cilantro ranch dressing and serve right away. Enjoy!

RECIPE AND IMAGE CREDIT: Michele Rosen of www.paleorunningmomma.com