Ensalada de Arrachera con Aguacate (Steak and Avocado Salad)
Sliced grilled skirt steak over crisp lettuce, sweetcorn, black beans and avocado with a fresh pico de gallo topping.
Made with Fresh pico de gallo and Carne asada marinade. Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time30 min plus marinating
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £2.52 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Marinate the steak in your ready made carne asada marinade (see the base recipe) in the fridge for 2 to 8 hours. Discard the used marinade.
- 2
Pat the steak dry and cook on a very hot griddle for 3 minutes each side for medium. Rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly across the grain.
10 min - 3
Whisk the lime juice and olive oil with a pinch of salt for the dressing.
- 4
Toss the lettuce, black beans, sweetcorn and radishes with the dressing and divide between 4 plates.
- 5
Top with the avocado and sliced steak, then spoon over the pico de gallo (see the base recipe) and serve.
Tips
- Slice against the grain so the steak stays tender in a cold salad.
- Dress the leaves just before serving so they stay crisp.
- Warm the beans in a pan for a half warm salad.
Storing and freezing
Keep the steak and pico de gallo separately from the dressed salad. Cooked steak keeps in the fridge for up to 3 days. Eat the dressed salad the same day.
Questions
Can I use leftover steak?
Yes. Leftover carne asada, cooled quickly and kept in the fridge for up to 3 days, works well sliced cold on top of the salad.
Is this salad gluten free and dairy free?
Yes. Steak, marinade, vegetables, beans, avocado and dressing contain no gluten, dairy, egg or nuts. Check the tinned beans and sweetcorn for added ingredients.
More made with fresh pico de gallo
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GFDFEFChampiñones Rellenos de Chorizo (Chorizo Stuffed Mushrooms)
GFEFNFTex-Mex Refried Bean Pizza with Fresh Pico de Gallo
EFNFMolletes Clásicos con Frijol y Queso (Open Bean and Queso Toasts)
EFNFVDouble check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.