This is my absolute favorite summer meal! I'm sitting here relishing my second helping right now, and I thought I'd share my recipe with anyone here who wants it. (And yes, then I am going to get some work done.)
1 or 2 lb. steak, cut into small strips
Fresh chopped garlic to taste (I use half a head)
1 can corn, drained
1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
2 green onions, sliced
Large bag mixed salad greens
Crushed tortilla chips
Dressing:
1 small (8 oz.) bottle balsamic vinaigrette
2 Tbsp cumin
1 Tbsp cayenne pepper
Make the dressing first. Mix the spices into the dressing (add any other fajita seasonings, if you like). Pour 3/4 cup dressing into a bowl and set the rest aside.
Add raw steak strips and garlic to the dressing in the bowl. Mix it up, cover with plastic, and marinate. I do this step first thing in the morning and let it marinate until just after lunch.
Heat a small skillet and pour in the steak, garlic, and marinade. Let it sizzle just until steak looks cooked, then remove from heat. Steak should be about medium-rare. Put steak and garlic into a large bowl and discard the greasy marinade.
To the large bowl with steak and garlic, add the corn, beans, green onions, and remaining dressing. Mix well. Cover and refrigerate until dinner time, so that it's all nicely chilled.
When ready to serve, add salad greens and crushed tortilla chips. Mix well. You can also add shredded cheese if you want.
It sounds like a lot of work, but it's really easy and it's SO DELICIOUS! It's incredibly filling too, which you wouldn't expect from a salad. The leftovers are really good in tortillas with Spanish rice, or just on their own. This makes a lot of salad, BTW. I hope y'all like it!


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