Summer Steak and Grilled Corn Salad
A vibrant salad featuring grilled skirt steak, smoky corn, and crunchy romaine lettuce, perfect for summer evenings.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Skirt Steak
- 2 Ears Corn
- 4 Cups Romaine Lettuce
- 1 Medium Avocado
- 1/2 Cup Cotija Cheese
- 1/2 Medium Red Onion
- 1/4 Cup Chives
- 1/4 Cup Olive Oil
- 2 Cloves Garlic (Minced)
- 2 Tbsp Lemon Juice
- To Taste Salt
Instructions
- Marinate the skirt steak in a mixture of olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, and salt for at least 30 minutes.
- Fire up the grill and cook the husked corn for about 10-15 minutes until charred.
- Cook the steak on a hot grill for 4-5 minutes on each side for medium-rare, then let it rest.
- Prepare the red onion by slicing it thinly and quick-pickling it in vinegar.
- Assemble the salad with romaine, avocado, corn, red onion, and chives.
- Slice the rested steak against the grain and arrange it on top of the salad.
- Drizzle with olive oil and toss gently before serving.
Notes
Perfect for summer gatherings. Serve with tortilla chips for extra crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: salad, summer, steak, grilled corn, fresh ingredients