Tangy Beef Salad

Prep: 20 min Cook: 15 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: American

A vibrant, tangy beef salad featuring marinated flank steak, fresh vegetables, and a flavorful dressing, perfect for a hearty and refreshing meal.

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 tablespoons vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons red wine
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon onion salt
  • 1 to 1 1/2 pounds flank steak
  • 1 small head iceberg lettuce, torn
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup shredded carrot
  • Dressing (recipe follows)

Instructions

  1. Combine vegetable oil, vinegar, red wine, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, and onion salt in a microwave-safe baking dish measuring 12 x 8 x 2 inches.
  2. Partially freeze the flank steak, then slice diagonally across the grain into thin slices and cut into 2-inch lengths.
  3. Place steak in the marinade, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  4. Cover the dish with wax paper and microwave at Medium-high (70% power) for 5 minutes, then stir.
  5. Microwave for an additional 3 to 5 minutes or until desired doneness, stirring after 2 minutes.
  6. Remove from microwave and let stand for 5 minutes.
  7. Drain the steak and discard the marinade.
  8. Toss torn iceberg lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, and shredded carrot in a large bowl.
  9. Add the sliced steak on top and serve with your preferred dressing.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

388 kcal 19% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 11g 22% DV
Total Fat 15.7g 20% DV
Carbs 47.5g 17% DV
Fiber 6.7g 24% DV
Sugar 20.8g 42% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 815.8mg 35% DV
Potassium 1105mg 24% DV
Cholesterol 32.8mg 11% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 1063mcg 100% DV
Vitamin C 15.2mg 17% DV
Calcium 146.3mg 11% DV
Iron 3.6mg 20% DV
Diet fit High-fiber Under 400 cal

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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