Name: Grilled Chipotle Lime Steak Fajita Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 3/4 cup avocado oil; 1/3 cup lime juice (approximately 3 limes); 2 tablespoons raw honey; 1 garlic clove (minced); 1 can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce; 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (chopped); 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 cup avocado oil; 1/4 cup lime juice (approximately 2 limes); 1/4 cup raw honey; 1/4 tsp salt; 1 lb thin flank steak; 1 red bell pepper (sliced); 1 yellow bell pepper (sliced); 1/2 red onion (sliced); 1 avocado (sliced); 2 heads green leaf lettuce (chopped); 1 bag gluten-free croutons or tortilla strips

This grilled chipotle lime steak fajita salad is made in 30 minutes (after a savory marinade time) and is a filling and nutritious meal to serve for dinner. It can also be made ahead for a meal prep lunch salad, and is full of delicious flavor.

Items needed to make a Grilled Chipotle Lime Steak Fajita Salad

Flank steak - also known as "London Broil" but if you aren't sure you have the right cut, ask the attendant at the meat counter. There should be very little fat on this cut, and it should be a deep red color.
Avocado oil - I prefer this over olive oil as a lighter variation
Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce - these come in a 7 oz can or glass jar in the latin food section of the grocery store, or you can buy them here.
Cilantro - fresh is best
Lime
Honey -raw is best
Garlic
Red onion
Green and yellow peppers
Avocado
Lettuce or greens of choice
Gluten free croutons or tortilla strips

How to make Grilled Chipotle Lime Steak Fajita Salad, step-by-step

Step 1: In a blender, pour together all the ingredients for the marinade. Blend on high until the marinade sauce is smooth.

Step 2: Transfer to a large bowl. Coat the flank steaks in the marinade, place in a sealed bag or container, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.

Step 3: In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, honey, and salt for the dressing. Mix well, cover, and chill in refrigerator.

Step 4: When the steaks are almost finished marinating, prepare and cut veggies for salad. Grill the bell peppers and onion in 1 tablespoon of olive oil on medium high heat, about 5 minutes, until slightly charred and tender.

Step 5: Heat a skillet or pan on your stovetop on high heat. Place the entire slab of steak in the pan and grill until internal temp reaches 135 degrees F, which is about 4-5 minutes on each side, until the outside is browned and the middle is light pink and juicy. Cut into ½ inch strips.

Pro tips for making this steak fajita salad

Use a high-powered blender or food processor to make the marinade, making sure it's well blended to break down the adobo peppers and release the flavor.
Marinate thinly sliced flank steak in the chipotle lime sauce for two hours. After, grill the entire slab until the internal temperature is a minimum of 135 degrees Fahrenheit for medium rare. This is about for 4-5 minutes on each side. Cook flank steak on the more rare side— I recommend a maximum of 145 degree Fahrenheit internal temperature for medium.
To further extend the shelf life of your steak, freeze it by storing in an airtight container. This is great for meal prepping, so all you have to do is reheat on the skillet until warm and chop the fresh veggies for the fajita salad.
Easily substitute steak with fresh chicken breasts if a lighter and more budget-friendly meat is preferred.

Serving suggestions

This salad is a great main course for dinner, but I like a good appetizer of chips and hummus. I recommend making my easy Instant Pot hummus, which also tastes amazing on the side of a salad for some extra flavor and creamy texture.

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These crispy fried onions add a delicious crunch and flavor to this salad!

For more healthy and meaty recipes like this, check out my Mediterranean quinoa salad with chicken, or these smoked ribs.

Also, my kids love this salad! The chipotle marinade is a bit spicy, but mixing with the veggies and dressing gives it the perfect balance. Plus, I heard on the news yesterday that people who frequently eat spicy foods live longer.

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