Looking for a fresh, high-protein meal salad full of flavor? This fajita steak salad combines juicy steak with crunchy bell pepper, sweet cherry tomatoes and a creamy coriander dressing. The Beef BBQ Chief spice mix from Natural Spices gives the meat a delicious barbecue-like flavor that pairs perfectly with the colorful vegetables.

This Tex-Mex inspired salad is ideal as a light lunch or healthy dinner. Thanks to the combination of fresh ingredients, tender meat and a zesty dressing, this recipe is on the table within 30 minutes.

Ingredients (for 1 person)

For the salad

• 1 steak
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp Natural Spices Beef BBQ Chief spice mix
• ½ red bell pepper
• ½ yellow bell pepper
• ½ green bell pepper
• 10 cherry tomatoes (mix)
• ½ red onion
• 1 baby romaine lettuce

For the coriander dressing

• 1 handful fresh coriander
• 2 tbsp Greek yogurt
• 1 tbsp mayonnaise
• Juice of ½ lime
• 1 small clove garlic
• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

1. Let the steak come to room temperature for about 20 minutes. Drizzle with the olive oil and rub all over with the Beef BBQ Chief spice mix. Let it sit for a moment.
2. Meanwhile, cut the bell peppers into thin strips. Halve the cherry tomatoes and slice the red onion into thin half rings.
3. Separate the leaves from the baby romaine lettuce, wash them thoroughly and let drain well. Then cut the leaves into large strips.
4. Arrange the lettuce, peppers, tomatoes and red onion on a large platter or deep plate.
5. Make the dressing by putting all ingredients in a measuring cup and blending until smooth with an immersion blender.
6. Heat a frying pan with a little oil or butter and cook the steak to the desired doneness. Then let the meat rest for 5 minutes under aluminum foil.
7. Slice the steak thinly and distribute over the salad.
8. Drizzle with the coriander dressing and optionally garnish with extra fresh coriander and a lime wedge.

Tip

For a more authentic fajita flavor you can briefly sauté the bell pepper and red onion first in a hot pan until they are lightly caramelized. This gives the salad a lovely warm Tex-Mex twist.