Pepper Steak Salad with Mango, Avocado and Jalapeno Vinaigrette Recipe

Pepper Steak Salad with Mango, Avocado and Jalapeno Vinaigrette Recipe

  • 2 (8 ounce) beef strip steaks, boneless, cut 3/4 inch thick
  • 2 jalapeno peppers, or more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
  • 8 cups mixed salad greens
  • 1 mango, cut into 1/4-inch slices
  • 1/2 small avocado, cut lengthwise into 8 slices
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 shallot, very thinly sliced and separated into rings
  • 2 tablespoons shaved firm Cotija or Parmesan cheese
  • Jalapeño Vinaigrette:
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  1. Place jalapeno peppers on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, covered, 11 to 13 minutes or until evenly blistered and blackened. Place in food-safe plastic bag; close bag. Let stand 10 to 15 minutes until skins are loosened.
  2. Press black pepper evenly onto beef steaks. Place steaks on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, covered, 7 to 10 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, times remain the same) for medium rare (145 degrees F) to medium (160 degrees F) doneness, turning occasionally. Remove from grill; let stand while preparing vinaigrette.
  3. Meanwhile, prepare Jalapeno Vinaigrette. Remove and discard skins, seeds and membranes from jalapeno peppers. Place peppers, lime juice, cilantro, water and salt in food processor container. Cover; pulse on and off until combined. With motor running, slowly add oil through opening in cover, processing until well blended.
  4. Arrange salad greens on serving platter. Fan the mango and avocado slices over greens. Carve steaks into slices; season with salt, as desired. Arrange over salad. Top with shallot; drizzle with vinaigrette. Sprinkle with cheese.