MANGO-STEAK SALAD W/ CILANTRO DRESSING

Mango-Steak Salad With Cilantro Dressing

Prep Time: 25 mins

Cook Time: 17 mins

Total Time: 42 mins

Ingredients

• 12 ounce(s) beef, flank steak
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper, black
• 1/3 cup(s) lime juice
• 2 tablespoon oil, olive
• 2 tablespoon cilantro
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2 clove(s) garlic, minced
• 8 cup(s) lettuce, romaine
• 5 ounce(s) jicama
• 1 mango(es)
• 1 onion(s), red (small)

Preparation

1. Trim fat from steak. If using flank steak, score both sides of steak in a diamond pattern by making shallow diagonal cuts at 1-inch intervals. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

2. Place steak on the rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium coals. Grill until medium doneness (160°F), turning once halfway through grilling time. Allow 17 to 21 minutes for flank steak or 18 to 22 minutes for top sirloin steak. Thinly slice steak diagonally across the grain.

3. Meanwhile, for dressing, in a small bowl whisk together lime juice, oil, cilantro, honey, and garlic.

4. To serve, divide romaine among 6 dinner plates. Top with steak slices, jicama, mango, and red onion. Drizzle the dressing over salads.

 

Nutritional Info (Per serving):

Calories: 195, 

Saturated Fat: 2g, 

Sodium: 87mg, 

Dietary Fiber: 3g, 

Total Fat: 9g, 

Carbs: 17g, 

Cholesterol: 23mg, 

Protein: 14g

Exchanges: 

Vegetable: 1.5, 

Fruit: 0.5, 

Lean Meat: 1.5, 

Fat: 1

Carb Choices: 1

GRILLED BEEF & AVACADO SALAD W/ CILANTRO-LIME VINAIGRETTE

Grilled Beef and Avocado Salad With Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette

Prep Time: 20 mins

Cook Time: 17 mins

Total Time: 37 mins

Ingredients

• 12 ounce(s) beef, flank steak
• 1/2 cup(s) dressing, Italian, reduced calorie
• 1/2 teaspoon lime peel
• 1/4 cup(s) lime juice
• 2 tablespoon cilantro
• 1/4 cup(s) onion(s), chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper, black ground
• 6 cup(s) lettuce, mixed greens
• 2 small tomato(es), red or yellow, cut into wedges
• 1 small avocado, halved, seeded, peeled and sliced

Recipe Tip:

Marinate 24 hours.

Preparation

1. Score both sides of steak in a diamond pattern by making shallow diagonal cuts at 1-inch intervals. Place steak in a resealable plastic bag set in a shallow dish. Set aside.

2. In a screw-top jar, combine salad dressing, lime peel, lime juice, and cilantro. Cover and shake well. Pour half of the salad dressing mixture into a small bowl; cover and chill until serving time. Add onion to remaining salad dressing mixture in jar. Cover and shake well; pour mixture over steak in bag. Seal bag; turn to coat steak. Marinate in the refrigerator for 24 hours, turning bag occasionally.

3. Drain beef, discarding marinade. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill steak on the rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium coals for 17 to 21 minutes for medium doneness (160°F), turning once. [Or place steak on the unheated rack of a broiler pan. Broil 3 to 4 inches from the heat for 15 to 18 minutes for medium doneness (160°F), turning once.]

4. To serve, thinly slice beef across grain. Arrange salad greens, tomatoes, and avocado on 4 salad plates. Top with beef. Drizzle reserved dressing over individual salads.

Nutritional Info (Per serving):

Calories: 164, 

Saturated Fat: 3g, 

Sodium: 477mg, 

Dietary Fiber: 2g, 

Total Fat: 7g, 

Carbs: 6g, 

Cholesterol: 35mg, 

Protein: 20g

Exchanges: 

Vegetable: 1,

Lean Meat: 2.5, 

Fat: 1

Carb Choices: 0.5

GRILLED SHRIMP W/ CILANTRO DIPPING SAUCE

Grilled Shrimp with Cilantro Dipping Sauce Recipe

• 4 Servings
• Prep: 25 min. + marinating Grill: 5 min. 

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Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh chives
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
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  DIPPING SAUCE:
• 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
• 1 cup fat-free mayonnaise
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded
• 1 garlic clove, peeled
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• Dash cayenne pepper

Directions

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the cilantro, oil, chives and garlic. Add the shrimp; seal bag and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
• In a blender, combine the sauce ingredients; cover and process until blended. Chill until serving.
• Thread shrimp onto four metal or soaked wooden skewers. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side or until shrimp turn pink. Serve with sauce. Yield: 4 servings.

Editor's Note: We recommend wearing disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers. Avoid touching your face.

Nutrition Facts: 1 skewer with 1/4 cup sauce equals 

208 calories, 

10 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 

144 mg cholesterol, 

615 mg sodium, 

11 g carbohydrate, 

1 g fiber, 

19 g protein.