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This salad puts all the other salads to shame! Steak Fajita Salad has juicy, beefy steak strips coated in a spicy and vivid spice blend resting on a bed of romaine. With fried home tortilla strips, bright sauteed bell peppers, and a creamy, citrus-infused dressing, Steak Fajita Salad beats out traditional Caesar salad every time. It only takes half an hour to make this, so you can have it as a quick and healthy lunch or a full healthy meal anytime.
Ingredients
- For the tortilla strips:
- 2 corn tortillas
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt, to taste
- For the fajita seasoning:
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
- For the fajitas:
- 1 pound steak
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1/2 red onion, sliced
- 2 cups colorful bell pepper, sliced into strips
- 1 ear yellow corn
- For the dressing:
- 1/2 cup Mexican crema
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1/2 teaspoon fajita seasoning
- cilantro, to taste
- salt, to taste
- For the salad:
- 7 ounces romaine hearts
- small or cherry tomatoes, halved or cut in wedges, to taste
Directions
Step 1 -Slice the corn tortillas into 1/4 inch strips.
Step 2 -In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over high heat.
Step 3 -Add the strips when the oil is hot and allow them to fry, flipping as needed, until crispy, about 3-4 minutes.
Step 4 -Remove the tortilla strips from the heat and dry them on paper towels.
Step 5 -Season the tortillas with salt to taste.
Step 6 -In a mixing bowl, mix the chili powder, cumin, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, sugar, ground oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
Step 7 -Rub the steak on both sides with the prepared fajita seasoning.
Step 8 -In a skillet over high heat, add 1 tablespoon of the olive oil.
Step 9 -Add the steak to the skillet when the oil is heated.
Step 10 -Cook the steak on the highest heat until it reaches your desired level of doneness, about 3 minutes per side for medium-rare.
Step 11 -Transfer the steak to a plate and allow it to rest for 10 minutes underneath the foil.
Step 12 -Clean the skillet as desired, and add the remaining olive oil.
Step 13 -Once hot, cook the onions until tender, about 3-5 minutes.
Step 14 -Transfer the onions to a plate and repeat the same step with the peppers.
Step 15 -Prepare the corn as desired.
Step 16 -Remove the kernels from the cob.
Step 17 -Place the crema, the lime juice, the prepared fajita seasoning, and the cilantro in a food processor or blender and pulse until combined and smooth.
Step 18 -Taste and adjust the seasoning as necessary.
Step 19 -Assemble the salad by arranging the lettuce in a bowl.
Step 20 -Slice the steak and add it to the top of the salad, along with the onions, peppers, corn, tortilla strips, and tomatoes.
Step 21 -Drizzle on the dressing and serve!
