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BBQ Steak Salad With Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette
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BBQ Steak Salad With Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
50 mins
 
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:

  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.