Tequila & Lime Marinated Steak Salad

This awesome marinated steak salad is flavored with tequila and lime, then grilled to perfection and served with a delicious avocado dressing!

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If you're a regular on my blog that I *love* Mexican flavors. I doubt that this recipe is authentic in the slightest, but it is really tasty - and of course very low in carbohydrates! Check out all my low carb and keto Mexican recipes!

How to Make a Tequila & Lime Marinated Steak Salad

Make the marinade by combining olive oil, tequila, onion powder, and the zest and juice from a lime in a large plastic bag.

Add the steak - I used a thick cut sirloin but you could also use flank steak or flat iron. Seal the bag and place in the fridge to marinate for two hours.

Remove the steak from the fridge for 15 minutes before cooking. Make the avocado dressing by combining an avocado, fresh cilantro, sour cream, and lime juice in a food processor. Add enough water to make a pourable dressing, then taste for seasoning and add salt and pepper as needed.

Take the steak out of the bag and discard the marinade. Season on both sides with salt and pepper, then cook the steak to your liking on a hot grill or grill pan. 

Place some salad leaves and shredded cheese into a serving bowl. Slice the steak and place it on top, then drizzle with a little of the dressing. Serve the rest of the dressing on the side.

The steak has such great flavor and texture - and the avocado dressing works perfectly with it! Afterwards it occurred to me that some strips of low carb tortilla chips might be a nice addition - I'll try it next time!

Note - nutritional data is best estimate as the majority of the marinade is not consumed.

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Tequila & Lime Marinated Steak Salad

5 from 2 votes

This awesome marinated steak salad is flavored with tequila and lime, then grilled to perfection and served with a delicious avocado dressing!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Marinating & Resting Time 2 hours hrs 25 minutes mins

Total Time 2 hours hrs 50 minutes mins

Makes: 3 Servings

Net Carbs: 3.8

Calories: 606

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

 

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For the Marinade

• ¼ cup olive oil
• ¼ cup tequila
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• juice and grated zest from one lime
• 1 lb steak eg sirloin, flank, or flat iron

For the Avocado Dressing

• 1 avocado peel and pit removed and roughly chopped
• ½ cup fresh cilantro
• ¼ cup sour cream
• 1 tbs lime juice
• ¼-½ cup water as needed
• salt and black pepper to taste

For the Salad

• 2 cups salad leaves
• ¼ cup shredded cheese eg Mexican blend

Equipment

• Microplane 40020 Classic Zester/Grater, Black
• Zulay Premium Quality Metal Lemon Squeezer
• Calphalon Hard-Anodized Aluminum Nonstick Grill Pan

Step-by-Step Instructions

 

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1. Make the marinade by combining all the marinade ingredients in a large plastic bag.
2. Add the steak, seal the bag, then place it in the fridge to marinate for two hours.
3. Remove the steak from the fridge for 15 minutes before cooking.
4. Make the avocado dressing by combining the avocado, cilantro, sour cream, and lime juice in a food processor. Add enough water to make a pourable dressing, then taste for seasoning and add salt and pepper as needed.
5. Take the steak out of the bag and discard the marinade. Cook the steak to your liking on a hot grill or grill pan, then let rest for 10 minutes. 
6. Place some salad leaves and shredded cheese into a serving bowl.
7. Slice the steak and place it on top, then drizzle with a little of the dressing. Serve the rest of the dressing on the side.

Nutrition

Calories: 606kcalCarbohydrates: 8.8gProtein: 45gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 160mgSodium: 359mgFiber: 5gSugar: 1.7gNet Carbs: 3.8g

Notes

3.8g net carbs per serving (a third of the salad and dressing)

Note - nutritional data is best estimate as the majority of the marinade is not consumed.

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Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is my best approximation. Net carbs are calculated as the total grams carbs minus the total grams of fiber.