Steak-And-Blue Cheese Quesadilla Salad

Jun 04, 2023June 4, 20230 14
Steak-And-Blue Cheese Quesadilla Salad, a delicious and hearty meal that will satisfy your cravings
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Prep

20 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons vinaigrette ( I use Dijon-Lemon Vinaigrette )
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme ( optional )
1/2 lb boneless steak ( tenderloin , etc . )
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 cup red onion marmalade ( such as Red Onion Marmalade )
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
4 fat free tortillas
nonstick cooking spray
10 cups torn red leaf lettuce
1 cup vertically sliced red onion
2 large tomatoes , each cut into 8 wedges
1/2 cup chipotle chili mayonnaise ( I use Chipotle Mayonnaise )
1/2 cup pico de gallo ( Pico De Gallo )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
569
Sugar
13g
Fat
35g
This Steak-And-Blue Cheese Quesadilla Salad is a hearty and flavorful dish that is easy to make. The tender and juicy steak is seasoned with a tangy vinaigrette before being mixed with blue cheese and onion marmalade. The salad is then served on a bed of fresh red leaf lettuce with sliced red onions and juicy tomatoes. The quesadilla wedges provide a nice crunch and add a Mexican twist to the dish. This salad is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual get-together with friends and family.

Instructions

1.Preheat grill.
2.Combine vinaigrette, sugar, vinegar, black pepper, and thyme in a large bowl.
3.Sprinkle the steak with salt and black pepper. Add steak to bowl; toss to coat.
4.Add 1/4 cup onion marmalade and blue cheese to bowl; toss to combine.
5.Place the tortillas on a baking sheet. Coat with cooking spray. Place on grill for 2 minutes on each side or until toasted. Cut into wedges.
6.Place torn lettuce on plates. Add onion and tomatoes. Top with steak mixture and tortilla wedges. Serve with chili mayonnaise and pico de gallo.

PROS

This steak salad is easy to make and is a complete meal, perfect for serving as a main course.

It is packed with protein and fresh vegetables, providing important nutrients for a balanced diet.

The dressing is a delicious combination of tangy and sweet flavors.

CONS

The blue cheese in this recipe may not be to everyone’s taste.

The recipe requires grilling, which may not be accessible for everyone.

This salad may be higher in calories and fat than some other salad options due to the steak and cheese.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This salad is a good source of protein, which is essential for building and maintaining muscles and other tissues in the body.
The lettuce, onions, and tomatoes in this recipe provide important vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, potassium, and folate.
The vinaigrette dressing contains heart-healthy monounsaturated fats from olive oil.

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