Grilled Skirt Steak Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing
Marinated and grilled Skirt Steak is placed atop a bed of lettuce, tomato, onion and green olives and drizzled with homemade avocado dressing.
Cook Time: 40 Minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients: 14
Ingredients
Marinade:
Dressing:
Preparation
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Step 1
Combine marinade ingredients in small bowl. Place beef steaks and marinade in food-safe plastic bag; turn steak to coat. Close bag securely and marinate in refrigerator 6 hours or as long as overnight.
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Step 2
Remove steaks from marinade; discard marinade. Place steaks on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, covered, 7 to 12 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, 8 to 12 minutes) for medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness, turning occasionally.
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Step 3
Meanwhile place dressing ingredients in blender container. Cover; process until smooth. Cover and set aside.
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Step 4
Carve steaks diagonally across the grain into thin slices. Season with salt, as desired. Arrange salad greens on serving platter. Top with tomatoes, onion, olives and steak slices. Drizzle with half the dressing. Serve with remaining dressing, as desired.
Nutrition Information
310 Calories
6g SAT FAT
24g PROTEIN
3.9 mg IRON
5.6 mg ZINC
* Based on a 2,000 calorie diet
** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet
Nutrition information per serving: 310 Calories; 171 Calories from fat; 19g Total Fat (6 g Saturated Fat; 11 g Monounsaturated Fat;) 49 mg Cholesterol; 574 mg Sodium; 12 g Total Carbohydrate; 5.3 g Dietary Fiber; 24 g Protein; 3.9 mg Iron; 5.1 mg NE Niacin; 0.7 mg Vitamin B6; 3.7 mcg Vitamin B12; 5.6 mg Zinc; 16.3 mcg Selenium.
This recipe is an excellent source of Protein, Iron, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Selenium; and a good source of Dietary Fiber.
Safe Handling Tips:
- Wash hands with soap and water before cooking and always after touching raw meat.
- Separate raw meat from other foods.
- Wash all cutting boards, utensils, and dishes after touching raw meat.
- Do not reuse marinades used on raw foods.
- Wash all produce prior to use.
- Cook steaks and roasts until temperature reaches 145°F for medium rare, as measured by a meat thermometer, allowing to rest for three minutes.
- Cook Ground Beef to 160°F as measured by a meat thermometer.
- Refrigerate leftovers promptly.
For more information on degree of doneness and other cooking tips.
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