CARIBBEAN CHIMICHURRI STEAK SALAD

I’m back with another easy and “better for you” recipes that you can have on the table in a flash – Caribbean Chimichurri Steak Salad. We all need quick and healthy recipes that are fast and delicious that can be whipped up quickly on a hectic weeknight. This recipe fits the bill perfectly! 

All you have to do is whip up a tasty Chimichurri marinade/dressing using Wish-Bone dressing and a few other ingredients. Let your steak marinade for about 30 minutes and then grill it up! Tear open a bag of Fresh Express salad and toss in some onions, tomatoes and voila…a delicious meal that the whole family will love!

I get my whole crew to help with the prep and it seems to take no time at all. The boys are happy to help me set the table and my husband does the grilling. Prep is a breeze as is clean up…this really is a perfect weeknight meal!

You’ll also love that this one is easy on the budget! You probably saw that Fresh Express Salad is BOGO in the current AND upcoming ad. We also have a coupon that will help you grab a great deal on the Wish-Bone dressing. Be on the lookout for peelies on the bags of Fresh Express when you are shopping and you may find additional savings too!

Wish-Bone Dressing, $2.35
-$0.75/1 Wish-Bone Product, 08/23 SS (exp 10/31) [16-oz.+ or dry mix]
Just $1.60 after coupon!

Fresh Express Salad or Baby Spinach, Assorted Varieties, 5 to 11 oz, BOGO  $3.99 – $4.19

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Caribbean Chimichurri Steak Salad
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Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 cup packed torn fresh mint leaves
  • 1/2 cup coarsely chopped red onion, rinsed and patted dry
  • 1/2 cup Wish-Bone® Italian Dressing
  • 1/2 cup frozen mango pulp, thawed*
  • 1 lb. skirt steak
  • 6 cups mixed salad greens
  • 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion, rinsed and patted dry
Instructions
  1. Pulse mint and chopped onion in food processor or blender until evenly chopped. Add Wish-Bone® Italian Dressing and mango. Continue pulsing, scraping down sides, just until combined. Pour 1/2 cup sauce mixture over steak in large resealable plastic bag; turn to coat. Close bag and marinate in refrigerator 30 minutes.
  2. Remove steak from marinade, discarding marinade. Grill steak, turning once, until desired doneness.
  3. Arrange greens, tomatoes and sliced onion on platter. Top with thinly sliced steak. Serve with remaining chimichurri sauce.
Notes
[i]Add sliced ripe mango to salad, then puree remaining mango to make 1/2 cup pulp for sauce.TIP: Try Caribbean Chimichurri Sauce on grilled chicken, pork or fish. Recipe from [url href=”http://bit.ly/1iKxaBm” target=”_blank”]Wish-Bone[/url][/i]

If you need more “better for you” recipes that you can have on the table in a flash be sure to check out these other recipes that I have shared –

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