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This Adobo Steak and Avocado Salad is rich in delicious flavors you won’t be able to get enough of. It is simple to make and doesn’t require many ingredients. Made with perfectly seasoned steak tips, avocados, corn on the cob, black beans, cherry tomatoes, and Romain lettuce. Served with a homemade creamy and zesty Cilantro-Lime Ranch Dressing. This salad is great as a light summer lunch or dinner; yet still very filling and satisfying.

Adobo Steak and Avocado Salad with Cilantro-Lime Ranch Dressing

This summer feels like it’s flying by and it must be for all the delicious recipes I have been inspired to create. This Adobo Steak and Avocado Salad with Cilantro-Lime Ranch Dressing is certainly on of the top recipes I have created this season. We have been loving it in our house as I’ve been testing and we can’t get enough of it!

This recipe was inspired by a dish I had at a restaurant I visited in the spring with a few of my friends. It’s a relatively new place in my neighborhood and it was my first time there. Their version was pretty good but for the price it honestly wasn’t worth it. Too much lettuce and not enough of the other ingredients. It was a very simple salad so I decided to give it a try at making my own.

It was a hit the first time I made it so I decided it would be great idea to add to the blog. Especially as it makes for such a great summer salad. Not only is it flavorful and easy to make, it also makes for a light lunch or dinner that is filling and satisfying at the same time. 

What is adobo seasoning?

Adobo is a blend of spices that is used in many different cuisines including Mexican and Filipino. Adobo seasoning can also be found all throughout Latin American cuisines. The spices that are used to make the blend vary depending on the culture. The taste also varies from one country to another. You may find adobo in Mexican cuisine to be more spicy from that of the Filipino one that may be more on the sweet side. 

What is adobo made of?

The base ingredients to make adobo particularly in Latin American dishes such as those in the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico are- salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano and other preferred spices. Store bought adobo simply consists of salt, pepper, garlic powder, oregano and turmeric. Which is the blend used in this particular recipe. 

What you need to make this Adobo Steak and Avocado Salad with Cilantro-Lime Ranch:

 Ingredients:

• Steak Tips
• Turmeric
• Garlic Powder
• Pink Salt
• Black Pepper
• Avocado Oil
• Avocado
• Romaine Lettuce
• Cherry Tomatoes
• Corn 
• Black Beans
• Mayonnaise 
• Almond Milk
• Lime
• Onion Powder
• Dill
• Parsley
• Fresh Chives
• Fresh Cilantro

Equipment:

• Grill
• Small Mixing Bowl
• Whisk
• Food Processor or Blender

How to make Adobo Steak and Avocado Salad with Cilantro-Lime Ranch:

1. Heat up grill on medium-high heat for 10 minutes before starting to grill. 
2. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together pink sea salt, black pepper, garlic powder, oregano and turmeric. Drizzle steak tips with 1 tbsp avocado oil. Sprinkle and rub spice mixture on steak tips. Shuck corn and cut avocados open removing the pit. Drizzle and rub additional tablespoon of avocado oil throughout each avocado side. (Rub some butter on corn if desired). 
3. Place seasoned steak, corn and avocados on the grill (avocados facing down with the skin facing up). Grill steak for 2-3 minutes on each side. Grill corn for 15 minutes rotating every 2-3 minutes and grill avocado for 1-2 minutes. 
4. While food is grilling, in a food processor or blender, combine all ingredients for dressing and blend well until creamy contistency is reached. Place in a small mason jar or container and keep refrigerated until ready to serve. 
5. Remove food from the grill. Slice steak tips into bite size pieces. Using a knife, carefully remove kernels from corn cob. Using a spoon, carefully scoop avocados from the skin. 
6. In 4 large salad bowls, evenly split romaine lettuce throughout each bowl. Do the same with steak tips, corn, black beans, and tomatoes. Layering each ingredient on top of lettuce. Place each halve of grilled avocado on each plate. Garnish with lime if desired. 
7. Drizzle each salad bowl with cilantro-lime ranch dressing and serve immediately. Enjoy!

Tips and Substitutions:

1. Preheat grill for 10 minutes before grilling- This will prevent food from sticking to the grill.
2. Rub a bit of butter on corn- It gives corn more flavor.
3. Substitute for mayonnaise- Use Plain Greek Yogurt.
4. Substitute for almond milk- Use any other kind of milk.

Meal Prepping it:

To help make this salad even easier to toss together, there are a couple of steps you can take. The first thing you can do to prep ahead is to make the dressing. This Cilantro-Lime Ranch Dressing is pretty simple to make but will save some time when prepping the salad. You can also make the adobo seasoning ahead of time and save in a small mason jar to have ready to-go when it comes time to grill your steak tips. 

Like this Adobo Steak and Avocado Salad with Cilantro-Lime Ranch? You may also like these other summer salad recipes:

• Grilled Mexican Street Corn
• Grilled Pineapple and Chicken Salad
• Easy Veggie Pasta Salad (with Easy Homemade Italian Dressing)
• Strawberry Poppy Seed Salad with Grilled Chicken
• Watermelon Strawberry Salad with Feta
• Southwest Chicken Salad
• Cucumber Herb Salad
• Classic Macaroni Salad (Gluten-Free)

*Number of total servings in estimated. Actual number of servings may vary depending on your own personal preference in portion sizes.

**Nutritional values shown are general guidelines for 1 serving using the ingredients listed above. These numbers do not reflect and may vary depending on substitutions, additions and/or different brands and/or other ingredients that may be used. 

 **Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links and sponsored content. All the opinions are my own and I only recommend products I use in my own home with my own family. 

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