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Mexican Salad

Mexican Salad

with Spicy Beef In A Tortilla Basket
50 min.
Time:
452
calories
Calories:
Health Score:
83 / 100
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Ingredients
4 Tortillas (9-10)
7 ozs Corn (canned, drained)
4 Tomatoes
1 onion
1 Romaine lettuce
¼ bunch Arugula
½ bunch cilantro (plus some for garnish)
½ Lime
1 Tbsp Red wine vinegar
1 pinch Cumin
salt
peppers
sugar
5 Tbsps olive oil
2 trimmed Sirloin steak
1 Tbsp Ancho Chili powder
1 Avocado
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Preparation
1.
Mexican Salad preparation step 1

Wrap an oven-proof bowl or cup with a tortilla. Bake in preheated oven on a baking sheet at 400F until crispy, about 10 minutes. Remove and let cool.

2.
Mexican Salad preparation step 2

Meanwhile, drain corn in a colander. Rinse the tomatoes, remove the stems, and cut into quarters. Remove the seeds and cut into fine strips. Peel the onion and chop finely.

3.
Mexican Salad preparation step 3

Trim arugula, rinse, spin dry and cut into bite-sized pieces.

4.
Mexican Salad preparation step 4

Trim cilantro and remove leaves. Set some aside and finely chop remaining cilantro. Stir together chopped cilantro, 1 tablespoon of lime juice, cumin powder, salt, pepper, 1 pinch of sugar, and 3 tablespoons of oil.

5.
Mexican Salad preparation step 5

Season meat with salt, pepper, and Ancho chile powder.

6.
Mexican Salad preparation step 6

Heat the remaining oil in a heavy pan and fry the steaks over high heat. Fry each side for 3-4 minutes. Remove from pan and let rest. Wrap in aluminum foil.

7.
Mexican Salad preparation step 7

Meanwhile, cut avocado in half and remove the pit. Remove the skin and cut into wedges.

8.
Mexican Salad preparation step 8

Mix salad with corn, diced onions, tomatoes and 2/3rd of the sauce.

9.
Mexican Salad preparation step 9

Put the salad in the tortilla basket and spread the avocado on top. Drizzle in the remaining sauce.

10.
Mexican Salad preparation step 10

Cut steak into slices and place on the salad. Garnish wth cilantro and serve immediately.

Nutritional values
1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie452 cal.(22 %)
Protein29 g(30 %)
Fat24 g(21 %)
Carbohydrates27 g(18 %)
Sugar added1 g(4 %)
Roughage6 g(20 %)
Healthy, because

Healthy, because

One serving of this Mexican salad provides your daily requirement of B12, which plays an important role in blood formation and helps support nerve health.

Even smarter

Even smarter

For a quicker and simpler recipe, leave out the tortilla bowls and serve with grilled tortillas or tortilla chips instead. 

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