BBQ Steak Salad With Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette

One of my favorite things to eat in the summer is this BBQ Steak Salad With Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette. Packed with fresh romaine lettuce, zesty veggies, perfectly grilled tri-tip, and drizzled with homemade cilantro lime vinaigrette. This will pass for a main course meal leaving you satisfied!

The tri-tip is the gold in this savory salad. First, it’s cut lengthwise into a 1 inch thickness size, then rubbed with BBQ seasoning and olive oil, and finally, seared on both sides to charred perfection.

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BBQ Steak Salad With Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette

Course Salad

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 50 minutes

Servings 4

Ingredients

To make the vinaigrette:

• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/3 cup rice vinegar
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 lime squeezed
• 1 cup packed cilantro
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper

For the BBQ seasoning:

• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper

For the salad:

• 1 pound tri-tip steak
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
• 16 oz grape tomatoes halved lengthwise
• 1 cup canned corn drained
• 2 medium red bell peppers sliced
• 2 avocados sliced
• 1/4 cup red onion sliced

Instructions

To make the vinaigrette:

1. Place all ingredients in a food processor or blender and blend until well combined. Do not over blend.

To make the salad:

1. In a small bowl, combine BBQ seasoning ingredients.

2. Rub the tri-tip with olive oil and BBQ seasoning.

3. Heat a skillet or griddle pan over medium/high heat for 2 minutes, this will assure the skillet is hot and ready. Add oil and then the steak.

4. Sear for 3-4 minutes on each side for medium rare. Sear for 4-5 minutes on each side for medium. And Sear for 5-6 minutes for well done. Remove from the pan. Let the meat rest for 5 minutes before slicing. This will seal in the juices.

5. In four individual plates, assemble: lettuce, tomatoes, corn, bell pepper, avocado, and onion. Top with sliced steak. Drizzle with vinaigrette.