Grilled Beef Fajita Salad

Name: Grilled Beef Fajita Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 5
Ingredients: 3/4 cup (175 mL) Old El Paso* Thick N' Chunky Salsa; 1/4 cup (50 mL) olive oil or vegetable oil; 3 tbsp (45 mL) lemon or lime juice; 2 tsp (10 mL) chili powder; 1 tsp (5 mL) ground cumin; 1 tsp (5 mL) garlic salt; 1 lb (500 g) beef sirloin steak, about 1-inch (2.5 cm) thick; 2 medium red, green or yellow peppers, sliced; 1 medium onion, sliced; 8 cups (2 L) bite-sized pieces romaine lettuce; Guacamole (optional); Sour Cream (optional)

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Prep 20 min
Total 30 min
Servings 5

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Serve grilled beef steak on a bed of salad greens with a salsa dressing to make this fantastic fajita salad.

Created Jul 28, 2010

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Ingredients

3/4 cup (175 mL) Old El Paso* Thick N' Chunky Salsa
1/4 cup (50 mL) olive oil or vegetable oil
3 tbsp (45 mL) lemon or lime juice
2 tsp (10 mL) chili powder
1 tsp (5 mL) ground cumin
1 tsp (5 mL) garlic salt
1 lb (500 g) beef sirloin steak, about 1-inch (2.5 cm) thick
2 medium red, green or yellow peppers, sliced
1 medium onion, sliced
8 cups (2 L) bite-sized pieces romaine lettuce
Guacamole (optional)
Sour Cream (optional)

Steps

1

Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Mix all Salsa Dressing ingredients; set aside.
2

Mix chili powder, cumin and garlic salt. Sprinkle mixture over both sides of beef.
3

Place peppers and onion in grill basket. Cover and grill beef and vegetables 3 to 4–inches (7.5 to 10 cm) from medium heat about 5 minutes for medium-rare or about 7 minutes for medium; turn. Grill 5 to 7 minutes longer or until desired beef doneness.
4

In large bowl, toss lettuce, grilled peppers and onion with half of the dressing. Cut beef diagonally into 1/2-inch (2 cm) slices; plate on salad. Serve with remaining dressing and if desired guacamole and sour cream.

Expert Tips

Tip 1
Kitchen Tip: Salsa dressing is great when used as a marinade. Place beef, chicken or pork in plastic bag. Add salsa dressing/marinade. Seal bag. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before grilling.

Nutrition Information

225 Calories, 12g Total Fat, 18g Protein, 11g Total Carbs

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 5

Calories: 225

Total Fat: 12g

Saturated Fat: 2g

Cholesterol: 40mg

Sodium: 490mg

Total Carbs: 11g

Dietary Fiber: 4g

Protein: 18g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 54; 54%

Vitamin C: 54; 54%

Calcium: 6; 6%

Iron: 18; 18%

Exchanges:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.