Fajita Salad
YIELD Makes 4 servings
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Bell peppers and chilies are excellent sources of vitamin C, but red bell peppers are absolutely bursting with this important nutrient. This change-of-pace salad combines red peppers with other vitamin C-rich foods to provide more than the Recommended Dietary Allowance.
INGREDIENTS
| 1 | small boneless beef top sirloin steak (6 ounces) |
| 1/4 | cup fresh lime juice |
| 2 | tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro |
| 1 | clove garlic, minced |
| 1 | teaspoon chili powder |
| 2 | medium red bell peppers |
| 1 | medium onion |
| 1 | teaspoon olive oil |
| 1 | cup garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained |
| 4 | cups mixed salad greens |
| 1 | medium tomato, cut into wedges |
| 1 | cup salsa |
| Sour cream (optional) | |
| Cilantro sprigs (optional) | |
PREPARATION:
- Cut beef into 2X1X1/4-inch strips. Place in resealable food storage bag. Combine lime juice, cilantro, garlic and chili powder in small bowl. Pour over beef; seal bag. Let stand for 10 minutes, turning once.
- Cut bell peppers into strips. Cut onion into slices. Heat olive oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add bell peppers and onion. Cook and stir 6 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Remove from skillet. Add beef and marinade to skillet. Cook and stir 3 minutes or until meat is cooked through. Remove from heat. Add bell peppers, onion and garbanzo beans to skillet; toss to coat with pan juices. Cool slightly.
- Divide salad greens evenly among serving plates. Top with beef mixture and tomato wedges. Serve with salsa. Garnish with sour cream and sprigs of cilantro, if desired.
| Serving Size: | about 2-1/2 cups salad |
| Sodium | 698 mg |
| Protein | 16 g |
| Fiber | 6 g |
| Carbohydrate | 25 g |
| Cholesterol | 22 mg |
| Saturated Fat | 1 g |
| Total Fat | 4 g |
| Calories from Fat | 18 % |
| Calories | 181 |
| Starch | 1-1/2 |
| Meat | 1-1/2 |
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