Fast and Easy Steak Fajita Salad Recipe
To make this quick and easy recipe, sirloin steak is marinated for just 30 minutes in a simple mixture of olive oil, lime juice, and fajita seasoning before being cooked to perfection, sliced, and placed over a bed of fresh lettuces, along with an array of veggies. Guess what: you don’t even need a grill for this steak! If you have an outdoor grill and want to grill, go for it, but a grill pan or heavy skillet on your stove top is just fine. If you’re considering purchasing a grill, check out my Top 5 Grills for Beginners post where I narrow down thousands of grills to just a handful because I know it’s an overwhelming process! The lime juice in the steak fajita marinade tenderizes the meat so it remains super juicy after being cooked while also infusing it with fresh lime flavor. This salad has so much crunch and freshness to it from the veggies! The cherry tomatoes burst in your mouth when you bite into them, and the blend of romaine lettuce and tender baby greens adds just the right amount of crispness to the salad. And of course, bell peppers are a must in any fajita-style salad! Feel free to mix and match the bell peppers depending on which colors you prefer.
Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing For the Win
The star of this Mexican steak salad is the creamy cilantro lime dressing. Avocado makes the dressing super creamy, and a generous dollop of sour cream adds tanginess and richness. If you think salads are boring, you have to try this steak fajita salad. It’s the perfect summer main dish salad that will fill you up without weighing you down! Go ahead and make a batch of homemade margaritas while you’re at it — it’s 5 o’clock somewhere!
Ingredients for the Salad
This simple steak salad has three components: the fajita-style steak, the salad itself, and the avocado lime dressing. Here’s what you’ll need: For the Steak: For the Salad:
Romaine lettuce – or your favorite Baby green mix – butter lettuce, baby spinach, etc. will also work. Greens are very flexible! Bell peppers – I used one red bell pepper and half of a green bell pepper but this is mix-and-match Cherry tomatoes – grape tomatoes, Roma, heirloom, whatever you have is just fine Red onion Avocado Fresh cilantro Lime wedges, for garnishing
For the Dressing (recommended, but optional)
Fresh cilantro Avocado Sour cream – plain Greek yogurt can also be used Lime juice Garlic Apple cider vinegar Ground cumin Salt and pepper Water
Note: Scroll down to the recipe card section of the post for the ingredients with amounts included and for more complete directions.
How to Make a Steak Fajita Salad
Once the steak has had time to marinate, this cilantro lime steak salad comes together in around 30 minutes! I also have plenty of other cilantro lime dressings on my site if you don’t want to make this exact avocado version. My loaded beef taco salad is topped with a creamy dressing made with mayo, sour cream, lime juice, and fresh cilantro — no avocado or extra seasonings required! My Mexican wedge salad features a homemade dressing that’s more cilantro-forward in flavor but that also uses avocado. There’s also Greek yogurt in the dressing to make it ultra thick and creamy.
More Mexican-Inspired Salad Recipes:
All of my Mexican recipes! The cooked steak and vegetables will last up to 5 days and the dressing will last up to ~4 days. It make oxidize (darken in color a bit over time due to the avocado) although it should taste fine. Give it a quick stir before using it. If you want to reheat the leftover steak, heat it for 15-second intervals in the microwave, or as desired. Tried this recipe? Leave a review! Consider leaving a 5 star rating if you’ve made and loved one of my recipes! Beef Taco Salad — Loaded with crisp romaine lettuce, sweet corn, juicy tomatoes, and more! It comes together in just 20 minutes and is topped with the most incredible cilantro lime dressing! Grilled Corn Salad with Chicken — An EASY salad that’s ready in 15 minutes and you won’t be able to stop eating it!! Tender chicken, juicy corn, crisp bell peppers and tomatoes, creamy avocado, cilantro, and fresh lime juice for the WIN!! Corn Avocado Black Bean Salad — A FRESH, easy, and HEARTY mixture of corn, black beans, and avocado is tossed with a tangy cumin lime vinaigrette. It’s incredibly filling thanks to the beans and avocado, and can easily be meal prepped! Mexican Corn and Black Bean Salad — An EASY corn salad with black beans, zucchini, red onions, cilantro, lime juice, and more!! So much Mexican-inspired FLAVOR in every bite of this family favorite recipe that’s sure to be a hit!! Chicken Black Bean Avocado Salad — A Mexican-inspired salad with tender chicken, black beans, creamy avocado, juicy tomatoes, cilantro, lime juice and more! EASY, ready in 20 minutes, HEALTHY, and packed with fiesta FLAVORS galore! Grilled Avocado Corn Salad — An EASY and HEALTHY salad that’s ready in 10 minutes and you won’t be able to stop eating it!! Juicy corn, creamy avocado, cilantro, and fresh lime juice is a FIESTA in your mouth!! Mexican Bean Salad — Such a fast and easy recipe to make! Plus, it’s loaded with flavor and textures galore. Two kinds of beans, juicy corn and tomatoes, crisp peppers, and green onions are tossed in a lime-chili-cumin vinaigrette that’s perfectly light!! Layered Taco Salad — A classic taco salad that everyone LOVES, it’s EASY, and it’s ready in 20 minutes!! There’s ground beef, refried beans, red peppers, tortilla chips, cheese, lettuce, and tomatoes!! Creamy Corn and Zucchini Salad — A healthy EASY salad that’s ready in 15 minutes and so flavorful!! Corn, zucchini, cilantro, queso fresco and more are tossed in a DELISH creamy lime sauce!! Mexican Side Salad with Creamy Avocado-Cilantro Dressing — A Mexican twist on the classic wedge salad with black beans, peppers, corn, crunchy tortilla strips, and more!! Easy, healthy, and the dressing is so flavorful!!
