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The Whole30 Fast & Easy Cookbook: Grilled Steak and Charred Onion Salad

The perfect light yet satisfying summer recipe, and you don’t even have to heat up your kitchen in order to get dinner on the table. Add it to your menu this week.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Grill 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

For the steak and onions

  • 1 flank steak or skirt steak 16 to 20 ounces
  • 1 tablespoon cumin seeds lightly crushed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 large onion
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

For the dressing

  • ¾ cup Whole30-compatible mayonnaise
  • Grated zest and juice of 1 lime
  • 2 teaspoons Whole30-compatible hot sauce
  • 8 cups chopped butterhead or iceberg lettuce
  • 2 avocados halved, pitted, peeled, and diced
  • Chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

  • PREHEAT a grill to medium-high heat (375°F) or a grill pan over medium-high heat.
  • GRILL THE STEAK AND ONIONS: Season the steak with the cumin seeds, salt, and pepper. Cut the onion into ½-inch-thick slices. Drizzle the steak and onions with the olive oil.
  • GRILL the steak and onion slices over direct heat, turning once, until the onion is lightly charred, 5 to 6 minutes, and the steak is cooked to desired doneness, 15 to 20 minutes for medium (160°F). Remove the steak and onion and let rest for 5 minutes.
  • MAKE THE DRESSING: Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lime zest and juice, and hot sauce.
  • THINLY slice the steak against the grain and coarsely chop the onions. Place the lettuce in a serving bowl and top with the steak and onions. Drizzle the dressing over the salad. Top with the avocado and cilantro.