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Savor the juicy blend of grilled steak, sweet mango, and creamy avocado buttermilk ranch dressing in this refreshing salad that’s both a tropical escape and a hearty meal.
Prepare to get your taste buds tangoing! This Grilled Steak Mango Salad is the ultimate ticket to flavor paradise. Juicy steak, sweet mango, and a rich avocado buttermilk ranch dressing – it’s like a tropical vacation on a plate, without the sunburn. Stick with me here, and I’ll serve up every decadent detail you need to make this dish the star of your next meal. Ready, set, grill!
Grilled Steak Mango Salad with Avocado Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
- Cooking Method: Grilling
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Cuisine Type: Fusion
Ingredients
- 1 lb flank steak
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 ripe mango, peeled and diced
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 ripe avocado
- ½ cup buttermilk
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives
- Juice of 1 lime
Cooking Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (around 400°F).
- Rub the flank steak with olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Grill the steak for 4-5 minutes on each side for medium-rare, or to your preferred doneness.
- While the steak is grilling, prepare the dressing. In a blender, combine the avocado, buttermilk, mayonnaise, garlic, dill, chives, and lime juice. Blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Once the steak is done, let it rest for 5 minutes. This helps keep all those tasty juices inside.
- Meanwhile, in a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, mango, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
- Slice the steak thinly against the grain and add it to the salad.
- Drizzle the avocado buttermilk ranch dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Suggestions
- Alternative Ingredients: Swap the flank steak for grilled chicken or tofu for a vegetarian twist.
- Garnishing Options: Add a sprinkle of crumbled feta cheese or roasted sunflower seeds for extra crunch and flavor.
- Cooking Tips: Make sure to let the steak rest before slicing to ensure juiciness. Also, you can use store-bought ranch dressing if you’re in a hurry.