Steak, Avocado, & Bean Salad Recipe

Name: Steak, Avocado, & Bean Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces tender steak, like sirloin; 4 cloves garlic, chopped; 2 limes; 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar or 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 pinch sugar; 5 green onions, thinly sliced; 7 -10 ounces prepared salad greens; 1 (14 ounce) can black beans or (14 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained; 1 avocado, pitted,sliced,and tossed with a bit of the juice from one of the limes; 2 ripe tomatoes, diced; 1 green chili peppers or 1 red chili pepper, chopped; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 1 (8 ounce) can corn, drained; generous handful tortilla chips, broken into pieces

Servings: persons

12 ounces tender steak, like sirloin
4 cloves garlic, chopped
2 limes
6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar or 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1 pinch sugar
5 green onions, thinly sliced
7 -10 ounces prepared salad greens
1 (14 ounce) can black beans or (14 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 avocado, pitted,sliced,and tossed with a bit of the juice from one of the limes
2 ripe tomatoes, diced
1 green chili peppers or 1 red chili pepper, chopped
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 (8 ounce) can corn, drained
generous handful tortilla chips, broken into pieces

1
Place the steak in a large zip top bag, or nonmetal dish with the garlic, juice from 1/2 of one of the limes, and 3 tbsp olive oil, set aside to marinate while you make the dressing and prepare the salad.
2
For the dressing: Combine the juice from 1 whole lime, the remaining 3 tbsp olive oil, vinegar, chili powder, cumin, paprika, and the pinch of sugar.
3
Set aside.
4
Pan fry the steak, or broil, until browned on the outside and cooked to your liking on the inside.
5
Remove from the pan, let it sit for a few minutes, then slice into thin strips.
6
Toss the green onions with the salad greens and arrange on seving plates.
7
Pour some dressing over the greens, reserving some for topping the salad later.
8
Put some beans, avocado, and tomatoes over the greens next, topping with the chile, cilantro and corn.
9
Arrange the steak over the greens, then add some crushed chips over that.
10
Divide the rest of the dressing over the salads, serve immediately.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces tender steak, like sirloin, 4 cloves garlic, chopped, 2 limes, 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided, and more.

Yes, Steak, Avocado, & Bean Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Steak, Avocado, & Bean Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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