Healthy Meat & Poultry Recipes Healthy Beef Recipes Healthy Steak Recipes Healthy Flank Steak Recipes Chili-Rubbed Flank Steak Salad 5.0 (1) 1 Review Transform steak into a nutritious meal by serving it atop this lively Southwest-inspired salad recipe. If you make the dressing when you marinate the steak, this meal comes together quickly. By Sara Haas, RDN Sara Haas, RDN Facebook Instagram Twitter Website Sara is a food and nutrition expert with formal training in culinary arts. She has been a registered and licensed dietitian since 2002 and a professional chef since 2008. She works as a consultant chef and dietitian with a focus on freelance writing, recipe development and food photography. Sara is the author of the Taco! Taco! Taco! cookbook and co-author of the Fertility Foods Cookbook. Her cooking, nutrition and food expertise have been featured in all forms of media. She also loves conducting cooking demonstrations and enjoys speaking at conferences, expos and other engagements. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on March 11, 2020 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 55 mins Additional Time: 1 hr 50 mins Total Time: 2 hrs 45 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings Nutrition Profile: Diabetes Appropriate Gluten-Free Healthy Aging Healthy Pregnancy High Fiber High-Protein Low Sodium Nut-Free Soy-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients Steak & Rub 1 pound flank steak, trimmed 2 tablespoons avocado oil or canola oil 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon ground pepper ¼ teaspoon salt Dressing ¼ cup loosely packed fresh cilantro, finely chopped ¼ cup low-fat plain Greek yogurt 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 teaspoon lime zest 2 tablespoons lime juice 1 clove garlic, minced 1 teaspoon honey ⅛ teaspoon salt Salad 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce 1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed 1 (15 ounce) can low-sodium black beans, rinsed 1 large orange or yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced ½ medium red onion, thinly sliced ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro 2 tablespoons pepitas Directions To prepare steak & rub: Place steak in a large glass dish. Combine oil, garlic, chili powder, cocoa, cumin, cinnamon, pepper, and 1/4 tsp. salt in a small bowl. Rub the mixture on both sides of the steak. Cover and refrigerate for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Meanwhile, prepare dressing: Whisk cilantro, yogurt, mayonnaise, lime zest, lime juice, garlic, honey, and salt in a separate small bowl. To cook steak: Preheat grill to medium-high. Clean and oil the grates (see Tip). Grill the steak to desired doneness, 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium-rare (130-135 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer). Transfer to a clean cutting board and let rest for 4 to 5 minutes before slicing. To prepare salad: Combine lettuce, corn, beans, bell pepper, and onion in a large bowl. Add the dressing and toss to coat. Slice the steak thinly across the grain. Divide the salad among 4 plates, top with the steak, and sprinkle with feta, cilantro, and pepitas, if using. Tips To make ahead: Refrigerate dressing (Step 2) for up to 2 days. Tip: To oil a hot grill grate, soak a paper towel with vegetable oil, hold it with tongs and rub it over the grate. (Do not use cooking spray on a hot grill.) Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 467 Calories 22g Fat 32g Carbs 36g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Serving Size 3 oz. steak + 2 1/2 cups salad Calories 467 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 32g 12% Dietary Fiber 9g 32% Total Sugars 7g Protein 36g 72% Total Fat 22g 28% Saturated Fat 5g 25% Cholesterol 83mg 28% Sodium 538mg 23% Potassium 1054mg 22% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved