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Mixed Bean Taco Salad with Flank Steak & Citrus-Lime Vinaigrette

Mixed Bean Taco Salad with Flank Steak & Citrus-Lime Vinaigrette

Salads
Course
Pulse Type
Black
Cook Time
35 minutes

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Ingredients

Servings:

For the Steak

  • 1 1/4 lb Flank Steak
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp Chili Powder
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 clove Garlic grated
  • Lime Zest zest of 1 lime

For the Mixed Beans

  • 1 can Navy Beans 15 oz, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can Pinto Beans 15 oz, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can Black Beans 15 oz, drained and rinsed
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin
  • 1/2 tsp Chili Powder

For the Salad

  • 6 cups Romaine chopped, or a romaine/spring mix blend
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 1 large Avocado diced
  • 1/2 cup Pickled Red Onions
  • 1 cup Tortilla Chips crushed (or corn chips)
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro roughly chopped
  • Cotija Cheese & Sliced Jalapeños optional

Citrus-Lime Vinaigrette

  • 1/3 cup Olive Oil
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Lime Juice
  • 2 tbsp Orange Juice
  • 1 tbsp Honey or agave
  • 1 tsp Dijon Mustard
  • 1 clove Garlic small, finely grated
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • Black Pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Marinate the steak: In a shallow dish, combine olive oil, salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic, and lime zest. Add the flank steak, turning to coat. Marinate at least 20 minutes (or up to 4 hours).
  2. Prep the beans: In a mixing bowl, gently toss the navy, pinto, and black beans with olive oil, salt, cumin, and chili powder. Set aside.
  3. Make the Vinaigrette: whisk together olive oil, lime juice, orange juice, honey, Dijon, garlic, salt, and pepper until emulsified. Taste and adjust acidity or sweetness as needed.
  4. Cook the steak: Heat a grill pan or cast-iron skillet over medium-high. Cook flank steak 4–6 minutes per side, depending on thickness, until medium or preferred doneness. Rest for 10 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.
  5. Assemble the salad: on a large platter or individual bowls, layer: chopped romaine, mixed beans, cherry tomatoes, avocado, pickled red onions, sliced steak, crushed tortilla chips and cilantro. Drizzle with citrus-lime vinaigrette and sprinkle with cotija or jalapeños if using.
  6. Serve immediately for maximum crunch or keep salad/base and dressing separate until mealtime.