Ww 5 Points Fajita Salad With Salsa Vinaigrette Recipes

STEAK FAJITA SALAD

Steps:

• Sprinkle beef strips with fajita seasoning. Saute beef in oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 3 to 4 minutes.
• Add peppers and onion and saute 2 to 3 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender-crisp.
• Divide lettuce on 2 large plates. Spoon beef mixture over lettuce and arrange tomatoes, beans, olives and cheese over each. Serve with Southwest Fiesta Dressing, to taste. Refrigerate leftovers.

FAJITA SALAD

Steps:

• Combine ingredients for dressing in a small bowl.
• Remove 1/4 cup for marinating flank steak; set aside.
• Marinate steak in 1/4 cup dressing for at least 15 minutes or up to 2 hours.
• Chill if marinating the steak longer than 30 minutes, otherwise it may be marinated at room temperature.
• Prepare ingredients for salad, keeping components separate.
• Heat oil for searing the steak in a large nonstick skillet over high heat.
• Remove steak from marinade (discard the excess); season with salt and pepper.
• Sear steak on both sides until medium-rare, 3-4 minutes per side.
• Transfer meat to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes, then thinly slice steak against the grain with a sharp knife.
• To assemble, layer half the greens in a deep glass bowl (a 12-cup trifle bowl is perfect).
• On the lettuce, layer half of each of the tomatoes, cheese, chips, beans, cilantro, scallions, and steak slices.
• Drizzle with half the dressing, then layer the rest of the ingredients.
• Pile the other half of the steak slices in the center, and drizzle remaining dressing on top.
• Garnish with a dollop of sour cream and serve.
• Makes about 10 cups.

WW 5 POINTS - FAJITA SALAD WITH SALSA VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• To make the vinaigrette: puree salsa, onion, cilantro, lime juice, vinegar, mustard, and salt in blender.
• Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
• Sprinkle both side of chicken with cajn seasoning.
• Heat medium skillet over med-high heat.
• Add oil, then add chicken and cook until lightly browned and just cooked through, about 4 minute on each side.
• Transfer the chicken to cutting board.
• Let stand 5 min, then slice into 1/2-inch thick strips.
• Place the salad greens and bell peppers in a large bowl.
• Top with the chicken strips, tomato, and avocado.
• Serve with salsa vinaigrette.
• 5 POints for 1-1/2 cups salad with 1/3 cup vinaigrette.