If I’m serving a salad as my main dish for a dinner party–this one is at the top of the list. It’s bursting with flavor and perfect for the hot summer months. The chili seasoned steak smells heavenly on the grill while you’re enjoying refreshments with your guests. Avocado, jicama, and orange are an ideal combination with the steaks southwestern flavors. Add some cornbread and you have an easy memorable summer meal for your guests in no time.
Summer Salad—Southwestern Cobb With Chili-Rubbed Steak
Ingredients
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- Dressing:
- 2 cloves garlic
- ½ tsp. salt
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup buttermilk
- 1 Tbsp. chipotle hot sauce
- 3 Tbsp minced fresh cilantro
- 1 scallion, thinly sliced
- Steak:
- Kosher Salt
- 1 sirloin steak or flank steak (about 1¾ lbs)
- 2 Tbsp. chili powder
- 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- Salad:
- 1 avocado
- 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
- 3 ripe medium tomatoes, diced
- 1 orange, cut into segments
- ½ medium jicama, peeled and diced
- 4 oz feta cheese, crumbled
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- For the dressing:
- Smash the garlic cloves, sprinkle with salt, and mash the mixture into a coarse paste. Scrape the paste into a small bowl, add mayonnaise, buttermilk, hot sauce, cilantro, and scallion, Whisk well and set aside.
- For the steak:
- Season steak with salt to taste. Stir the chili powder into the oil in a small bowl and rub the oil onto both sides of the steak.
- Grill steak over high heat 10-15 minutes or until desired doneness. Turning once. Alternatively, position a cookie sheet pan about 6 inches from the top of the oven and preheat the broiler to high. Lay the steak on the hot pan and broil, turning once (7-9 minutes per side). Transfer the steak to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes before cutting into bite-sized cubes.
- For the salad:
- Halve, seed, and dice the avocado. Put the romaine into a large salad bowl. Arrange the steak, avocado, tomatoes, orange, jicama, and cheese over the lettuce. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve salad with dressing.
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