Southwestern Steak Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Southwestern Steak Salad is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

If you're craving Mexican food, skip the steak burrito and opt for this satisfying lower-carb salad. Corn, black beans, tomatoes, avocado and sweet onion are dressed with a citrus vinaigrette and topped with strips of flank steak for a punch of protein.

Ingredients

1 tsp. oil
1 c. fresh corn kernels
1 lb. flank steak
2 tsp. salt-free Southwest chipotle seasoning (Mrs. Dash) or chili powder
1 can black beans
1 pt. cherry tomatoes
1 avocado
1/4 sweet onion
1/3 c. bottled olive oil and vinegar dressing
Juice of half a lime

Instructions

Heat 1 ⁄2 tsp oil in a large nonstick skillet. Add corn; cook 1 minute until crisp-tender. Remove to a medium bowl.
Rub seasoning on both sides of steak. Heat remaining 1 ⁄2 tsp oil in skillet until hot but not smoking. Add steak and cook 6 minutes on each side for medium-rare. Transfer to a cutting board; let rest 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, add beans, tomatoes, avocado, onion, 1 ⁄4 cup dressing and the lime juice to bowl with corn; toss to mix and coat.
To serve: Thinly slice steak across the grain. Spoon salad onto plates; top with steak. Drizzle steak with remaining dressing. Serve with tortilla chips

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Southwestern Steak Salad good for PCOS?

Yes, this Southwestern Steak Salad recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 4 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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