Cuban Flank Steak With Avocado and Tomato Salad

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Health score
94%
Cuban Flank Steak With Avocado and Tomato Salad
45 min.
1
1163kcal
18.05%sweetness
41.53%saltiness
22.38%sourness
10.89%bitterness
23.98%savoriness
100%fattiness
0%spiciness

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This Cuban Flank Steak with Avocado and Tomato Salad is a delicious and healthy dish that's perfect for a summer meal. The flank steak is marinated in a zesty mojo sauce made with olive oil, lime juice, orange juice, garlic, and spices, giving it a unique and flavorful kick. The avocado and tomato salad is a fresh and tasty accompaniment, and the whole dish comes together in under an hour. It's a gluten-free and dairy-free recipe that's perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a casual weekend get-together with friends.

This recipe is a great way to enjoy the flavors of Cuba in your own home. The flank steak is a lean and flavorful cut of meat that's perfect for grilling, and the avocado and tomato salad adds a refreshing twist. The combination of spices and herbs in the mojo sauce gives the dish a unique and authentic flavor that's sure to impress. The health score of 94% also makes this a very healthy option, so you can indulge without any guilt.

Whether you're looking for a new way to enjoy flank steak or just want to try something different, this Cuban Flank Steak with Avocado and Tomato Salad is definitely worth a try. It's a simple and tasty dish that's sure to become a favorite in your household.

Ingredients

  • cup olive oil 
  • cup juice of lime fresh
  • Tbs orange juice 
  •  garlic clove 
  • Tbs water 
  • teaspoon cumin 
  • teaspoon salt 
  • teaspoon pepper black
  • teaspoon oregano dried
  • serving cilantro leaves fresh
  •  flank steak 
  •  avocado chopped
  •  tomatoes chopped
  • Tbs onion red finely chopped

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • blender
  • grill

Directions

  1. Place all of the Mojo Sauce ingredients in a small food processor, or blender. I have a Bullet which I love and is perfect for making the mojo sauce.
  2. Place the flank steak in a zip lock bag or shallow dish.
  3. Add the sauce; l let marinate in refrigerator for 2 hour to overnight.
  4. Remove the flank steak from the marinade; place remaining marinade in saucepan.
  5. Let steak stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  6. Grill the flank steak to your desired doneness. As you can see from the picture, we like ours on the rare side.
  7. Let the cooked steak stand for 10 minutes before thinly slicing across the grain.
  8. Bring the marinade in the saucepan to a boil.
  9. Let it cook for several minutes; it will begin to thicken.
  10. Place the avocado, tomato and onion into a bowl.
  11. Add the heated mojo sauce to the salad.
  12. Serve on the side of the steak, or on top. Your preference.

Nutrition Facts

Calories1163kcal
Protein18.57%
Fat62.75%
Carbs18.68%

Properties

Glycemic Index
261
Glycemic Load
6.78
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
57.327826086957%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.66mg
Epicatechin
0.74mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.3mg
Eriodictyol
5.36mg
Hesperetin
25.77mg
Naringenin
2.48mg
Apigenin
0.2mg
Luteolin
0.27mg
Isorhamnetin
2mg
Kaempferol
0.4mg
Myricetin
0.38mg
Quercetin
10.41mg

Taste

Sweetness:
18.05%
Saltiness:
41.53%
Sourness:
22.38%
Bitterness:
10.89%
Savoriness:
23.98%
Fattiness:
100%
Spiciness:
0%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:1162.77kcal
58.14%
Fat:85.23g
131.12%
Saturated Fat:15.11g
94.43%
Carbohydrates:57.1g
19.03%
Net Carbohydrates:38.62g
14.04%
Sugar:13.46g
14.96%
Cholesterol:135.6mg
45.2%
Sodium:2480.97mg
107.87%
Protein:56.74g
113.48%
Vitamin C:133.48mg
161.8%
Vitamin B6:2.32mg
116.01%
Selenium:69.95µg
99.93%
Vitamin B3:19.12mg
95.6%
Vitamin K:98.62µg
93.93%
Vitamin E:12.72mg
84.8%
Fiber:18.48g
73.92%
Potassium:2583.65mg
73.82%
Zinc:10.75mg
71.68%
Phosphorus:676.33mg
67.63%
Folate:258.34µg
64.59%
Manganese:1.18mg
58.95%
Vitamin B5:4.86mg
48.55%
Iron:8.01mg
44.51%
Magnesium:168.17mg
42.04%
Copper:0.81mg
40.73%
Vitamin B2:0.64mg
37.41%
Vitamin B12:2.06µg
34.28%
Vitamin B1:0.49mg
32.98%
Vitamin A:1586.04IU
31.72%
Calcium:214.68mg
21.47%
Source:Foodista
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