1. Recipes
  2. South-of-the-Border Steak Salad with Creamy Taco Dressing

South-of-the-Border Steak Salad with Creamy Taco Dressing

Spice up your salad with this tasty Mexican twist. Steak with taco seasoning and brown sugar to take your salad south-of-the-border.

  • 35
    min
  • 4
    SERVINGS
  • 350
    Cal
  • 26 g
    Protein

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound beef Chuck Arm Steaks or Top Sirloin Steaks, cut 3/4 inch thick
  • 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons taco seasoning mix, divided
  • 2 teaspoons packed brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup prepared reduced-fat ranch dressing
  • Salt
  • 1 package (8 to 10 ounces) mixed salad greens
  • 1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries or cherries
  • 1/4 cup crumbled queso fresco cheese or shredded Co-Jack or Cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup pepitas or sunflower seeds, toasted

Cooking:

  1. Combine 1 tablespoon taco seasoning and brown sugar. Press evenly onto beef Chuck Arm Steaks. Place steaks in center of grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill steaks, covered, 8 to 11 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, times remain the same) for medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness.

  2. Meanwhile, combine remaining taco seasoning and ranch dressing in medium bowl, mixing until well blended. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

  3. Carve steaks into slices. Season with salt, as desired. Arrange salad greens on serving platter. Top with cranberries, cheese, pepitas and steak slices. Serve with dressing.

346 CALORIES

0 % *

4g SAT FAT

0 % DV **

26g PROTEIN

0 % DV

3.8 mg IRON

0 % DV

6.2 mg ZINC

0 % DV

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

Nutrition information per serving: 346 Calories; 135 Calories from fat; 15g Total Fat (4 g Saturated Fat; 3 g Monounsaturated Fat;) 69 mg Cholesterol; 556 mg Sodium; 24 g Total Carbohydrate; 2.1 g Dietary Fiber; 26 g Protein; 3.8 mg Iron; 3.3 mg NE Niacin; 0.3 mg Vitamin B6; 2.7 mcg Vitamin B12; 6.2 mg Zinc; 25.8 mcg Selenium.

This recipe is an excellent source of Protein, Iron, Niacin, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Selenium; and a good source of Vitamin B6.

Explore Hundreds of Recipes

Beef. It's What's for Dinner. is your source for hundreds more beef recipes, all designed with you in mind. We keep it simple, we keep it savory. Browse to find new family favorites, then just sit back and let the compliments come rolling in!

Visit BeefItsWhatsForDinner.com

BIWFD Logo