BEEF SALAD WITH CHIPOTLE AND CALIFORNIA AVOCADO
Categories
- Salads & Dressings,
- Entrees
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Preparation
3 hrs 20 min
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Cook Time
15 min
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Total Time
3 hrs 35 min
Recipe Provided By the California Avocado Commission
Citrus marinated flank steak served with generous slices of Fresh California Avocados drizzled with a smoky chipotle chile lime dressing and fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
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0.000
Salad
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2.000
2
ripe, Fresh California Avocados, peeled, seeded and sliced
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1.000
1
gal.
(5-oz.) pkg. baby lettuce
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12.000
12
(2-inch) baby new potatoes, boiled, halved and chilled
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0.000
Chipotle Lime Dressing, see make ahead recipe below
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12.000
12
cherry tomatoes
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4.000
4
radishes, trimmed and cut into roses, if desired
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8.000
8
green onions, bulb ends trimmed, green stems 3-inches long
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2.000
2
limes, sliced into circles
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0.000
Flank Steak
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1.000
1
chipotle chile in adobo sauce (from a small can), chopped to a paste
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0.333
⅓
cup
orange juice
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0.250
¼
cup
lime juice
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0.250
¼
cup
honey
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3.000
3
Tbsp.
cloves garlic, minced
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1.000
1
Tbsp.
(1 to 1 1/2-lb.) flank steak, scored on both sides
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0.000
Chipotle Lime Dressing
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0.250
¼
cup
lime juice
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1.000
1
chipotle chile in adobo sauce (from small can)
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1.000
1
clove garlic
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1.000
1
tsp.
adobo sauce (from chipotle chile can)
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1.000
1
tsp.
granulated sugar
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1.000
1
tsp.
salt
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0.250
¼
tsp.
dried oregano leaves
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0.250
¼
cup
vegetable oil
Instructions
Chipotle Lime Dressing
- Whisk chipotle chile, orange juice, lime juice and honey until smooth. Stir in garlic.
- Place steak in large zip top bag. Pour marinade over steak. Close; refrigerate 3 hours.
- For medium rare, grill flank steak to 140 degrees F or to desired degree of doneness.
- On a diagonal, slice steak into 12 pieces.
- On each dinner plate place 3 slices of flank steak to one side.
- For each serving, arrange half an avocado in a fan pattern on one side of steak. Place baby lettuce opposite steak.
- Toss potatoes in ¼ cup Chipotle Lime Dressing; divide evenly on other side of steak.
- Evenly divide remaining vegetables next to potatoes and avocado.
- Drizzle remaining dressing over avocado, salad greens and tomatoes.
- Garnish each plate with two lime circles.
Chipotle Lime Dressing
- In a food processor fitted with a steel blade, pulse all dressing ingredients except oil, about 10 seconds.
- With machine running, slowing add oil. Cover and chill until ready to use.
Yields: 3/4 cup (dressing)
Serving Suggestions:
Serve with a garnish of one chopped hard-boiled egg per serving if desired.
Beverage Pairings:
Sip limeade mixed 50/50 with sparkling water or a stirred margarita over crushed ice, with salted rims, if desired.
Canned chipotles in adobo sauce can be found in the Mexican food section of supermarkets.
As with all fruits and vegetables, wash avocados before cutting. Check out our tips for how to choose and use California Avocados.
Nutrition information per serving
Nutrition Information Per Serving: Calories 1110; Total Fat 52 g (Sat 10 g, Trans 0 g, Poly 21 g, Mono 19 g); Cholesterol 50 mg; Sodium 550 mg; Potassium 3527 mg; Total Carbohydrates 125 g; Dietary Fiber 18 g; Total Sugars 28 g; Protein 46 g; Vitamin A 2990 IU; Vitamin C 83 mg; Calcium 151 mg; Iron 9 mg; Vitamin D 0 IU; Folate 270 mcg; Omega 3 Fatty Acid 0.3 g
% Daily Value*: Vitamin A 60%; Vitamin C 140%; Calcium 15%; Iron 50%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.





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