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BEACON Senior News - Western Colorado

Steak Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing

Aug 28, 2017 12:37PM ● By Michelle De La Cerda

Recipe by Michelle De La Cerda, www.thecompletesavorist.com

Ingredients:

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Dressing

1 large avocado 1 garlic clove, roughly chopped 1/4 cup cilantro, roughly chopped 1 tbsp fresh lime juice (about 1 lime) 1/4 cup Greek yogurt 1/2 cup low-fat milk (or buttermilk); 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper Pinch of cumin / pinch of cayenne

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Steak Salad

2 heads of leafy greens, chopped 2 cups roasted corn 2 roasted bell peppers, chopped 1 medium cucumber, chopped 2/3 cup chopped red onion 1/2 cup queso fresco, crumbled 2 medium avocados, cubed 1 lb carne asada, chopped 2 tbsp toasted pine nuts

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Instructions:

Creamy avocado dressing

In a food processor, add all the dressing ingredients but the milk. On medium speed, blend all the ingredients and slowly add the milk to reach desired consistency. Remove, place in a covered container and keep chilled.

Steak salad

Clean and chop the lettuce greens and dry thoroughly. Mix the dressing and the lettuce greens together until well coated. Toss the steak, corn, cucumbers, peppers, onion and avocado with the dressed greens. Add the crumbled queso fresco to the top. Serve and enjoy.