California Steak Salad with Chimichurri Dressing
A paleo California Steak Salad filled with grilled onions, arugula, avocado, asparagus, charred Steak and covered in zesty Chimichurri Dressing. Fresh, light, high in protein and freakin delicious! You need this!
Author: Krista
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Yield: 4
Category: Gluten Free, Beef, Salad, Paleo
Ingredients
1.25lb flank steak
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt & pepper to season
8 oz. fresh arugula
1 red onion, sliced into 1″ rings (keep them together you’re going to grill them)
1lb. asparagus, trimmed
1 pint of assorted cherry tomatoes, halved
1 avocado, sliced
Chimichurri Dressing:
1 garlic clove
1 cup fresh cilantro
2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon lime juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
salt & pepper to taste
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Instructions
Preheat grill to medium high heat.
Season asparagus and onion rings with olive oil and salt.
Place asparagus and onion rings on grill. Grill the asparagus for 4-5 minutes and remove. Grill the onion rings for 4-5 minutes per side until char marks appear. Remove and set aside.
Add 1 tablespoon of olive to flank steak, rub into both side. Season both sides with salt & pepper.
Place flank steak on the grill. Grill each side for 3-5 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing. (make sure you slice it against the grain)
While the steak is resting add the following to a small food processor: a garlic clove, fresh cilantro, red wine vinegar, olive oil, lime juice, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, salt & pepper. Blend until smooth and looks like a dressing.
Assemble the salad, add fresh arugula, grilled red onion slices, asparagus, cherry tomatoes, sliced avocado, and sliced flank steak to a large serving platter. Serve with Chimichurri Dressing on the side! Garnish with a lime.
Nutrition
Serving Size: 2 cups + dressing
Calories: 452
Sugar: 6 g
Sodium: 345 mg
Fat: 32 g
Carbohydrates: 16 g
Fiber: 8 g
Protein: 36 g
Cholesterol: 94 mg
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