3 Easy High-Protein Salads You Can Make Ahead | Allrecipes

steak

🥗Healthier: lean cuts of beef

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Pork loin is often less expensive than steak.

canned beans

🥗Healthier: dried beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Dried beans are often cheaper when bought in bulk.

Grab a can of pinto beans and garbanzo beans, drain and rinse them.

Marinate a flank steak overnight in a simple marinade.

Heat a hot skillet and cook the marinated flank steak.

While the steak cooks, chop roasted red peppers, red onion, and queso fresco for the salad.

Prepare the dressing by whisking together red wine vinegar, lemon juice, fresh garlic, crushed red pepper, oregano, salt, and extra virgin olive oil.

Let the steak rest for about 5 minutes before slicing it into bite-sized pieces.

Combine the beans, chopped vegetables, and steak in a bowl, and pour the dressing over the top.

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