Grilled Beef, Jícama, and Apple Salad

A refreshing and vibrant salad combining grilled steak with crisp jícama and green apples, dressed in a tangy lime-vinegar dressing. Topped with fresh cilantro and crunchy peanuts, this dish offers a perfect balance of flavors and textures.

4 servings
28 min

Ingredients

  • pounds shoulder center steak
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ cup fresh lime juice
  • ¼ cup rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • pounds jícama
  • 2 whole green apples
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 2 teaspoons finely grated lime zest
  • 1 whole jalapeño pepper
  • 3 tablespoons chopped roasted peanuts

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Season the steak with the salt and pepper and grill until medium-rare, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Let the meat rest for 5 minutes, then cut across the grain into 1/4-inch-thick slices.

    13 min

  2. 2.

    In a small bowl, combine the lime juice, vinegar, and sugar and whisk until the sugar is partially dissolved. Using the shredder attachment of a food processor, shred the jícama and apples; transfer to a bowl. Add the cilantro, lime zest, jalapeño, and dressing, and toss to combine.

    10 min

  3. 3.

    To serve, mound 1 1/2 cups of the salad into each serving bowl and top with about 7 slices of beef. Garnish each bowl with additional cilantro leaves and about 2 teaspoons of toasted peanuts. Serve immediately.

    5 min