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Ensalada de Cinco de Mayo
Photo: Anna Pelzer

Ensalada de Cinco de Mayo

15 ingredients 2 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

914
Calories
37g
Protein
52g
Fat
80g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 13 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Beef 100g cooked 250
Avocado 1 medium (150g) 240
Rice 1 cup cooked (158g) white 206
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Cherry Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Lime juice of 1 lime (44ml) 11
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Lettuce 1 cup shredded (36g) 5
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Olive 1 large (4g) 4
Vinegar 1 tbsp (15ml) distilled 3
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cloves garlic, minced to a paste
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
  • 1 1/2 pounds well-trimmed beef top sirloin steak, cut 1-inch thick
  • 3 cups cooked rice, cooled to room temperature
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 3/4 cup cherry tomato quarters
  • 1/3 cup sliced ripe olives
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • Lettuce leaves
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Directions

1

Combine garlic, salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; spread over both sides of steak. Place steak on grid over coals, turning once. Grill 14 to 20 minutes or broil 20 to 25 minutes to desired doneness. Let stand 5 minutes. Carve steak into thin slices; cut into bite-size pieces.

2

Combine steak, rice, avocado, tomatoes, olives and onions in large bowl. Whisk vinegar, oil, lime juice and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper; add to rice mixture and toss. Serve salad on lettuce-lined platter.

Recipe sourced from fandom

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