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BBQ Steak Salad With Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette

BBQ Steak Salad With Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Salad
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:

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

To make the salad:

  • In a small bowl, combine BBQ seasoning ingredients.
  • Rub the tri-tip with olive oil and BBQ seasoning.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • In four individual plates, assemble: lettuce, tomatoes, corn, bell pepper, avocado, and onion. Top with sliced steak. Drizzle with vinaigrette.