This Steak Fajita Salad is bright, fresh, and full of sizzling fajita flavor without feeling heavy. Tender flank steak sears beautifully in a cast-iron skillet and rests while a quick cilantro lime dressing comes together in the blender. Warm peppers, onions, and tomatoes add a soft char that pairs perfectly with crisp romaine and creamy avocado. It’s a colorful, satisfying salad that works for lunch or dinner and comes together with simple ingredients that deliver big flavor.
Diabetic-friendly simply means this recipe is lower in sugar and made with simple ingredients that support steady energy. As always, check that the ingredients and nutrition profile align with your personal dietary needs.
Diabetic-Friendly Steak Fajita Salad
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil divided
- 8 ounces flank steak
- Sea salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/2 cup cilantro
- 1 yellow bell pepper sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion sliced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 8 leaves romaine lettuce chopped
- 1 avocado sliced
Instructions
- Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- Generously season the flank steak with salt and pepper, then place it in the hot skillet.
- Cook for 10–15 minutes, flipping once halfway through, until it reaches your preferred doneness.
- Transfer the steak to a cutting board and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing against the grain.
- Meanwhile, make the dressing by blending the remaining olive oil with the lime juice, cilantro, and a pinch of salt and pepper until smooth.
- Return the skillet to medium heat and add the bell pepper, red onion, and cherry tomatoes.
- Sauté for 3–5 minutes, until they soften and begin to char, then remove from heat.
- Divide the chopped romaine among serving plates.
- Add the sliced steak, sautéed vegetables, and avocado to each salad.
- Finish by drizzling the cilantro lime dressing over the top.
Nutrition
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