Creamy Avocado Steak Salad

Why You Will Love This Creamy Avocado Steak Salad

There is so much to love about this Creamy Avocado Steak Salad! First, the flavors are incredible. You have perfectly seasoned steak, fresh vegetables, creamy avocado, grilled corn, and a smooth avocado crema dressing that ties everything together.

The homemade avocado dressing is what makes this salad stand out. It’s creamy, fresh, and full of flavor from the lime, cilantro, garlic, and Mexican crema. It coats every ingredient perfectly without overpowering the steak or vegetables. This recipe is also extremely versatile. You can serve it for lunch, dinner, meal prep, or even turn it into a rice bowl for a filling meal that everyone will enjoy.

Ingredients

• Steak: A ribeye steak seasoned with garlic powder, red pepper flakes, black pepper, Montreal steak seasoning, and salt creates a juicy and flavorful base for this salad. You can also use your favorite cut of steak if you prefer.
• Creamy Avocado Dressing: Fresh avocados, lime juice, garlic, cilantro, Mexican crema, olive oil, water, and simple seasonings blend together to create a smooth avocado crema dressing that brings the entire salad together.
• Fresh Salad Ingredients: Chopped avocado, jalapeños, tomato, red onion, and grilled corn add freshness, crunch, and a pop of color to every bite.
• Black Beans (Optional): Black beans are completely optional, but they are a great addition if you want extra protein or want to make this salad feel more like a Chipotle-inspired bowl.
• Optional Toppings: Queso fresco adds a salty, creamy finish that pairs perfectly with the steak and avocado flavors.

How to Make Creamy Avocado Steak Salad

Start by making your creamy avocado dressing. Add the avocados, lime juice, minced garlic, cilantro, Mexican crema, olive oil, water, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt to a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy. The consistency should be similar to a dressing that you can easily pour over the salad. Place the dressing in the refrigerator while you prepare the rest of the salad.

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Next, season your steak with garlic powder, red pepper flakes, black pepper, Montreal steak seasoning, and salt. Cook the steak on the grill until it reaches your preferred level of doneness. I recommend medium or medium rare for the juiciest and most tender steak.

While the steak rests, prepare your salad ingredients. Add the chopped avocado, jalapeños, tomato, red onion, grilled corn, and optional black beans to a large bowl.

Slice the steak into bite-sized pieces and add it to the salad. Pour the avocado crema dressing over the top and toss everything together until evenly coated. Sprinkle on some queso fresco and enjoy!

Tips for the Best Creamy Avocado Steak Salad

• Let your steak rest before slicing. This keeps the juices inside the steak and helps prevent it from becoming dry.
• Add more water if you prefer a thinner avocado crema dressing that pours easily.
• You can make the dressing and chop your vegetables ahead of time to make assembling this salad even quicker.

Variations & Substitutions

• This recipe works great with grilled chicken or shrimp.
• Serve this salad over rice and add your favorite toppings for a Chipotle-inspired meal.

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Creamy Avocado Steak Salad

Author: neskitchen Cooking Method: Grilling Cuisine: American, Mexican-Inspired Courses: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Salad Recipe Keys: E easy Q quick dinner Quick Meals S summer recipe S summer salad

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 15 mins Cook Time 15 mins Total Time 30 mins

Servings: 4 Estimated Cost: $ 20 Calories: 510

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year, Summer

Dietary:

E Egg-Free G Gluten-Free H high-protein N Nut-Free

Description

A loaded, restaurant-style steak salad packed with juicy grilled ribeye, smoky corn, fresh veggies, and a pourable homemade avocado crema dressing.

Ingredients

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Dressing

• 2 ripe avocados
• Juice of 2 limes

• 3 large garlic cloves, minced
• ¹⁄₂ cup fresh cilantro
• ¹⁄₂ cup Mexican crema
• ¹⁄₄ cup olive oil
• 9 tbsp water
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp salt

Steak & Salad

• 1 ribeye steak
• Seasonings for steak: garlic powder, red pepper flakes, black pepper, Montreal Steak Seasoning, salt (to taste)
• 1 avocado (chopped)
• 2 jalapeños (chopped)
• 1 tomato (chopped)
• 1 red onion (chopped)
• 1 cup grilled corn
• 1 can black beans, drained (optional) (15oz)
• Optional bean spices: ground cumin, chili powder, cayenne pepper, salt, pepper
• Optional garnish: crumbled queso fresco

Instructions

1. Place all dressing ingredients into a blender and process until smooth and pourable. Store in the refrigerator until ready to use.

   

2. If using black beans, add them to a pot with the cumin, chili powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Heat through over medium-low heat, then set aside to cool.

   

3. Season your ribeye generously with garlic powder, red pepper flakes, black pepper, Montreal seasoning, and salt. Grill until medium-rare to medium. Remove and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing into bite-sized pieces. I used my indoor grill for this recipe!

   

4. Combine the chopped avocado, jalapeños, tomato, red onion, grilled corn, and optional black beans in a large bowl.

   

5. Add the sliced steak to the bowl, pour the creamy avocado dressing over the top, and toss until everything is fully coated. Garnish with crumbled queso fresco if desired and serve!

   

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 510kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 38g59%

Saturated Fat 9g45%

Cholesterol 65mg22%

Sodium 790mg33%

Total Carbohydrate 22g8%

Dietary Fiber 8g32%

Sugars 3g

Protein 26g52%

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* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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