Southwestern Steak Salads

Name: Southwestern Steak Salads
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 1 pound beef top sirloin steak (1 inch thick); 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 2 packages (6 ounces each) fresh baby spinach; 1 cup chopped sweet red pepper; 3/4 cup chopped tomatoes; 1/3 cup chopped red onion; 1/3 cup ranch salad dressing; 2 tablespoons picante sauce; 1 teaspoon taco seasoning

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 25 min. YIELD: 4 servings.

Topped with a zippy dressing, this hearty salad eats like a meal and provides plenty of fresh veggies. —Tammy Griffin, Frankston, Texas

Ingredients

1 pound beef top sirloin steak (1 inch thick)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 packages (6 ounces each) fresh baby spinach
1 cup chopped sweet red pepper
3/4 cup chopped tomatoes
1/3 cup chopped red onion
1/3 cup ranch salad dressing
2 tablespoons picante sauce
1 teaspoon taco seasoning

Directions

1. Sprinkle steak with salt and pepper. Grill steak, covered, over medium heat for 8-10 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°).
2. Meanwhile, combine the spinach, red pepper, tomatoes and onion; divide among four serving plates. In a small bowl, combine the salad dressing, picante sauce and taco seasoning. Slice steak against the grain; arrange over salads. Drizzle with dressing.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 290 calories, 16g fat (4g saturated fat), 49mg cholesterol, 555mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 27g protein.

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