Jul 09 2026
RestaurantsMaloSteak Salad Recipe

Steak Salad Recipe

Inspired by Malo
Time30m
Serves2

8oz flank steak, mixed greens, corn salsa, queso fresco, pico de gallo, avocado

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Seasoning for Steak

Method

Cooking the Steak

  1. 1

    Prepare the Steak

    Remove the flank steak from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for about 20 minutes. This helps it cook more evenly.

  2. 2

    Season the Steak

    In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Rub the mixture all over the flank steak.

  3. 3

    Cook the Steak

    Preheat a grill or stovetop grill pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the flank steak and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side for medium-rare, or until it reaches your desired doneness.

  4. 4

    Rest the Steak

    Remove the steak from the grill and let it rest for at least 5 minutes before slicing. This allows the juices to redistribute.

Assembling the Salad

  1. 5

    Prepare the Greens

    In a large bowl, add the mixed greens as the base for your salad.

  2. 6

    Add the Toppings

    Top the mixed greens with corn salsa, pico de gallo, and crumbled queso fresco.

  3. 7

    Slice the Steak

    Thinly slice the rested flank steak against the grain and arrange it on top of the salad.

  4. 8

    Add Avocado

    Slice the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh. Cut into slices and add them to the salad.

  5. 9

    Serve

    Toss the salad gently to combine all ingredients or leave it layered for a beautiful presentation. Serve immediately.

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