Best Steak Salad

steak

🥗Healthier: grilled chicken

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Grilled chicken is leaner, while ground beef is often more affordable.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories, while monterey jack is often less expensive.

Grill the steak over medium-high heat until desired doneness, about 5-7 minutes per side for medium-rare.

Remove steak from grill and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.

Dice the avocado and add to the salad mixture.

In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.

Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.

Slice the grilled steak against the grain and arrange on top of the salad.

Sprinkle with chopped cilantro and cheddar cheese before serving.

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