Salads & Bowls
Southwest Steak Salad with Lime Crema
Blooming the cumin and chili powder in the oil used to sear the steak seasons the fond left in the pan, not just the meat's surface.

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Medium
gluten-freedairy-freesugar-free
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs flank steak
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 6 cups romaine, chopped
- 1 cup black beans, drained
- 1 cup corn
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup dairy-free sour cream
- 2 tbsp lime juice
Method
- 1
Season steak generously with chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- 2
Heat olive oil in a skillet over high heat and sear steak 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare — the spices rubbed into the steak season the browned fond left behind in the pan too, not just the meat's surface. Rest 10 minutes, then slice thin.
- 3
Whisk dairy-free sour cream and lime juice for the crema.
- 4
Toss romaine with black beans and corn.
- 5
Top with sliced steak and avocado, drizzle with lime crema.
Per serving
400kcal
Calories
30g
Protein
24g
Carbs
22g
Fat
8g
Fiber