Skirt Steak Salad

Skirt Steak Salad is a vibrant, protein-rich dish featuring grilled or seared skirt steak sliced thinly and served over a bed of fresh greens, often with vegetables like tomatoes, onions, and avocado. The steak is typically marinated in citrus, garlic, and herbs before cooking, and the salad is dressed with a tangy vinaigrette. This dish has roots in Latin American and Tex-Mex cuisines, where skirt steak is a popular cut for fajitas and carne asada.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This salad is high in protein and healthy fats from the steak and avocado, with moderate carbohydrates from the vegetables and dressing. It provides key nutrients like iron, zinc, and B vitamins, and a typical serving contains approximately 450-550 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	500 kcal
Protein	35 g
Carbs	15 g
Fat	32 g
Fiber	8 g
Sugar	5 g
Sodium	600 mg
Iron	4.5 mg
Zinc	6.2 mg
Potassium	850 mg
Vitamin C	25 mg
Vitamin A	300 µg
Vitamin B12	2.8 µg
Magnesium	60 mg
Phosphorus	350 mg

Per 1 salad (approximately 350 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Skirt steak is a flavorful, relatively lean cut that becomes incredibly tender when sliced against the grain, a technique essential in many Latin American grilling traditions. Nutritionally, the combination of iron from the steak and vitamin C from the salad greens enhances iron absorption, making it a particularly nutrient-efficient meal.