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<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nSteak salad adapted from Two Peas and Their Pod, and Cafe Rio Dressing adapted from Together as Family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Steak Marinade:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- 1 1\/2 lbs. flank steak<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 2 TBSP lime juice<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 2 TBSP olive oil<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 1 tsp. chili powder<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 1\/2 tsp. ground cumin<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 1\/2 tsp. paprika<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 1\/2 tsp. garlic powder<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 1 tsp. salt<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 1 tsp. black pepper<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 1\/2 tsp. ground coriander<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Salad:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- 6 c. mixed salad greens<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 1\u00a0ear sweet corn,\u00a0sliced off the cob (about 1 c.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 2 c. grape tomatoes, halved<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 1 large avocado, sliced<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 1\/4 red onion, thinly sliced<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 1\/3 c. pepitas<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 1\/2 c. queso fresco<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Cafe Rio Dressing:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- 1 c. mayonnaise<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 3\/4 c. buttermilk<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 1 packet\/3 TBSP ranch seasoning mix<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 2 tomatillos, husks removed and cut in half<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro, roughly chopped<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 1 jalapeno <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 1 TBSP fresh lime juice <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 2 garlic cloves<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Directions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Steak Marinade: In a Ziploc bag add the lime juice through the coriander and mix to combine; then add the steak and massage the marinade around the steak. Marinate in the refrigerator overnight.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Cafe Rio Salad Dressing: Add ingredients into the blender, in order as listed above. Blend on high for at least 1 minute, or until everything is combined and blended up really smooth. Can thin with additional buttermilk, if desired. Place in a container and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- When ready to grill, preheat a clean, oiled grill to medium-high heat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Place the steak on the hot grill and grill for 4 to 5 minutes on each side, depending on your preference. The steak should be 130-135\u00b0F for medium rare, and 145\u00b0F for medium.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Transfer the steak to a large cutting board and cover it loosely with aluminum foil. Let the steak rest for 10 minutes. Cut the steak against the grain into thin slices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- To assemble the salad, place the mixed greens on a large platter. Add the steak, corn, tomatoes, avocado, red onion, pepitas, and queso fresco. Drizzle with desired amount of dressing. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Steak Salad with Cafe Rio Salad Dressing:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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