Mexican Chipotle Lime Steak Salad with Avocado Crema (Low-Carb)

Ingredients

• 6 cups Spinach
• 1 lb Flank steak
• 1 tbsp Chipotle in adobo (minced, no seeds if desired)
• 3 tbsp Lime juice
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 tsp Ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
• 3/4 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Black pepper
• 2 Avocado
• 1/3 cup Plain Greek yogurt (or sour cream)
• 1/4 cup Cilantro(optional)
• 1/4 Red onion(optional)
• 1 Cucumber(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Whisk chipotle, lime juice, olive oil, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Rub over steak and rest 10 minutes.

2. 2

   Heat a grill pan or skillet over high heat. Sear steak 3–4 minutes per side for medium-rare (adjust for thickness).

3. 3

   Rest steak 5 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.

4. 4

   Make avocado crema: blend avocado with Greek yogurt, remaining lime juice, and cilantro (optional) until smooth. Season with a pinch of salt.

5. 5

   Assemble salad: place spinach in a bowl. Add cucumber and red onion (optional).

6. 6

   Top with sliced steak and drizzle crema. Serve immediately.