This simple Carne Asada Salad is made with my favorite homemade carne asada, a light chipotle lime yogurt dressing, red onions, and tomatoes served over a bed of crisp romaine lettuce.
Course Dinner
Cuisine American, Mexican
Prep Time 20 minutesminutes
Cook Time 10 minutesminutes
Marinating Time 4 hourshours
Total Time 4 hourshours30 minutesminutes
Servings 4servings
Calories 463kcal
Author Tracy
Ingredients
Carne Asada
1/2cuporange juice bottled is fine
1/2cupsoy sauce low-sodium is fine
1/4cuplemon juice bottled is fine
1/4cupolive oil
2tablespoonslime juice bottled is fine
2clovesgarlic pressed or diced
1teaspoonchili powder
1teaspoonground cumin
1teaspoonpaprika
1teaspoondried oregano
1teaspoonblack pepper
1/4teaspoonground chipotle chili pepper OR 1 teaspoon finely chopped canned chipotle pepper optional
1/2bunch fresh cilantro choppedabout 3/4-1 cup very loosely packed
1 1/2poundsskirt, flank, or flap steak
Salad
1large headromaine lettucechopped
1avocadosliced
1cupsliced grape or cherry tomatoesor tomatoes of your choosing
15-ounce container plain, unsweetened yogurtGreek is fine
Juice from 1/2 lime about 1 1/2 teaspoons juice
1teaspoonmilkany percentage, plus more as needed
1/8teaspoonchipotle chili powderor 1 teaspoon sauce from a can of chipotle peppers
1/4teaspooncumin
1/4teaspoonchili powder
1/8 to 1/4teaspoonsalt
Pepper to taste
Instructions
Carne Asada Marinade
In a liquid measuring cup or medium bowl, stir together all marinade ingredients. Place beef in a gallon plastic bag or container and pour marinade over the top. Place in the refrigerator and marinate for at least 4 hours, preferably 24, flipping the meat halfway through.
Carne Asada
Adjust the top rack in your oven so it’s about 4 inches from the broiler and heat broiler on high. Transfer meat to a foil-lined heavy-duty baking sheet or broiler pan. Broil for 4 to 6 minutes per side, until an instant-read thermometer reads 135°F for medium-rare, 145°F for medium.
Allow meat to rest before slicing for 5 to 10 minutes while you assemble the rest of your salad.
Chipotle Lime Yogurt Dressing
In a small bowl, stir together all dressing ingredients. Add milk by the teaspoon until your dressing reaches your desired consistency and add more salt and pepper to taste.
Salad
Top romaine lettuce with sliced carne asada, avocado, tomatoes, and onion, and sprinkle crumbled cotija cheese over the top. Serve with the chipotle lime dressing and enjoy!