Fajita Panzanella Salad

(from castro15’s recipe box)

Categories: Salad

Ingredients

  • 5 oz. sourdough bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • Cooking spray
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin, divided
  • 8 oz. flank steak
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt, divided
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper, divided
  • 1/4 cup olive oil, divided
  • 1 lb. pkg. multicolored mini bell peppers, cut into strips
  • 1 large yellow onion, cut into 1/3-inch slices
  • 1 1/2 tbsp. fresh lime juice
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1/2 tsp ancho chile powder
  • 1/2 cup refrigerated pico de gallo
  • 2 oz. baby arugula

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375.

  2. Arrange bread in a single layer on a baking sheet; coat with cooking spray. Sprinkle with 1/2 tsp cumin. Bake at 375 for 18-20 minutes or until toasted, stirring once after 10 minutes.

  3. Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high. Coat pan with cooking spray. Sprinkle steak with salt and pepper. Add steak to pan; cook 4 minutes on each side for medium-rare. Place steak on a cutting board; let stand 10 minutes. Cut into 1-inch pieces.

  4. Heat 1 tbsp. olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high. Add remaining 1 tsp cumin, salt, bell peppers and onion; cook 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  5. Combine salt, pepper, remaining 3 tbsp. olive oil, lime juice, honey, and chile powder in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add break, steak, bell pepper mixture, pico de gallo and arugula; toss to coat.

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