Pineapple Lime Steak Salad Recipe

This vibrant pineapple lime steak salad offers a burst of flavors, perfect for summer. The charred steak mixed with zesty pineapple and lime on a crisp salad makes it ideal for a patio dinner. Fans of Hawaiian pizza will love this dish!

For this recipe, choose a nice local cut of steak and have a high-quality pan ready. The steak delivers much of the salad's flavor. Remember, don’t waste the fond — the flavorful bits left in the pan.

Rice noodles play an essential role in the salad. Their chewiness adds texture and makes the salad delightful to eat.

Ingredients

• 4 cups Salad Greens
• 1 cup Cooked Rice Noodles
• 1/2 cup Green Onions, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup Red Onion, thinly sliced

• 1/2 cup Peanuts
• 2/3 cup Edamame (Optional)
• 2 cups Pineapples, diced
• 1 tsp Maple Syrup
• 1 Steak, charred and sliced

For the Dressing:

• 1/4 cup Ginger, minced
• 1 Garlic Clove, minced
• 1 tbsp Maple Syrup
• 1/2 tsp Chili Flakes
• Juice of 4 Limes
• 1 tbsp Sesame Oil
• 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
• 1/2 cup Olive Oil
• Pinch of Black Pepper

Instructions

1. In a large salad bowl, combine 4 cups salad greens, 1 cup cooked rice noodles, ½ cup sliced green onions, ¼ cup sliced red onions, ½ cup whole peanuts, and ⅔ cup edamame. Set aside.
2. Cook your preferred cut of steak to your desired doneness. I recommend a rare filet mignon. Once cooked, remove the steak from the pan and let it rest, keeping the pan's contents intact.
3. In the same pan over medium-high heat, add about 2 cups of roughly chopped pineapple. Char the pineapple for about 3-4 minutes. Add 1 tsp of maple syrup, mixing well until the pineapple becomes soft, charred, and sticky. Remove from heat and let cool.
4. For the dressing, combine ¼ cup minced ginger, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 tbsp maple syrup, ½ tsp chili flakes, juice from 4 limes, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and ½ cup olive oil in a mason jar. Add a pinch of black pepper. Shake until emulsified.
5. Add the cooled pineapple to the salad. Drizzle over your dressing and toss gently to combine. Slice the steak thinly and use it as a garnish. Enjoy your flavorful salad!

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