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

FLANK STEAK W/ CORN SALSA

Flank Steak With Corn Salsa

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 17 mins

Rest Time: 6 h

Total Time: 32 mins

Ingredients

• 8 3/4 ounce(s) corn, whole kernel
• 3/4 cup(s) salsa verde
• 1 medium tomato(es), chopped
• 1 1/4 pounds beef, flank steak
• 3/4 cup(s) dressing, Italian, reduced calorie
• 2 tablespoon pepper, cracked black
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon cumin, ground

Preparation

1. For corn salsa, in a medium bowl, combine corn, salsa verde, and tomato. Cover and chill for 6 to 24 hours.

2. Meanwhile, trim fat from steak. 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.

3. For marinade, in a small bowl, combine Italian salad dressing, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and cumin; pour over steak. Seal bag; turn to coat steak. Marinate in the refrigerator for 6 to 24 hours, turning bag occasionally. Drain steak, discarding marinade.

4. Place steak on rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium coals. Grill for 17 to 21 minutes or until done (160°F), turning once.

5. To serve, thinly slice steak diagonally across the grain. Serve steak with corn salsa.

Nutritional Info (Per serving):

Calories: 193, 

Saturated Fat: 3g, 

Sodium: 352mg, 

Dietary Fiber: 1g, 

Total Fat: 8g, 

Carbs: 9g, 

Cholesterol: 39mg, 

Protein: 22g

Exchanges: 

Vegetable: 0.5, 

Starch: 0.5, 

Lean Meat: 2.5

Carb Choices: 0.5

MARINATED FLANK STEAK

Marinated Flank Steak Recipe

Seven simple ingredients come together in this flavorful marinade that will really perk up easy-to-cook flank steak. Try placing the strips on a salad with your favorite dressing

6 Servings

Prep: 10 min.
marinating Grill: 15 min.

Ingredients

3 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon dried minced garlic
1 tablespoon Greek seasoning
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 beef flank steak (1-1/2 pounds)

Directions

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first seven ingredients; add the steak. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight.

Drain and discard marinade. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack. Grill steak, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until steak reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a meat thermometer should read 145°; medium, 160°; well-done, 170°).

To serve, thinly slice across the grain. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutrition Facts:
3 ounces cooked beef equals

196 calories,

11 g fat (4 g saturated fat),
54 mg cholesterol,
269 mg sodium,

2 g carbohydrate,

trace fiber,

22 g protein.

Diabetic Exchanges:
3 lean meat,
1/2 fat.