Grilled Beef Salad W/Corn Salsa and Chipotle Dressing |
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Prep Time: 45 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This recipe comes from Bon Appetite. looks good, been meaning to try it, but haven't. I did not include marinating time in the total time to cook. Ingredients:
1/4 cup fresh lime juice |
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped |
1 tablespoon chipotle chile in adobo, chopped |
2 large garlic cloves, pressed |
1 cup olive oil |
2 ears fresh corn, husked |
4 plum tomatoes, seeded, chopped |
1 cup jicama, chopped, peeled (optional) |
1/2 cup red onion, chopped |
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped |
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice |
1 tablespoon ground cumin |
1 tablespoon chili powder |
3 large garlic cloves, pressed |
2 lbs beef tenderloin (1 inch thick) |
1 avocado, halved, peeled, pitted, diced |
10 cups mixed baby greens |
2 small mangoes, peeled, pitted, thinly sliced |
Directions:
1. FOR DRESSING:.
2. Whisk first 4 ingredients in medium bowl in blend. Gradually whisk in oil. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.
3. FOR SALSA:.
4. Blanch corn in large pot of boiling salted water 2 minutes. Drain. Cool. Cut corn from cob. Transfer corn kernels to large bowl. Add tomatoes, jicama, onion and cilantro and mix. (Can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Cover and chill.).
5. FOR STEAK:.
6. Combine first 4 ingredients in small bowl. Spread spice paste over both sides of steaks. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or up to 6 hours.
7. FOR ASSEMBLY:.
8. Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Grill steaks to desired doneness, about 5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer steaks to cutting board and let stand 5 minutes.
9. Meanwhile, add avocado and 2 tablespoons dressing to salsa and mix. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Place greens in large bowl and toss with enough dressing to coat. Divide greens equally among 6 plates. Fan some mango slices on 1 side of each salad. Top each salad with 1/2 cup salsa.
10. Thinly slice steaks crosswise. Arrange atop greens. Serve, passing remaining dressing separately.
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