Grilled Steak and Mango Salad

When my husband is put in charge of grilling steaks for dinner, his philosophy is, why only make steak for a family of four when you could instead grill enough for an army. So what will you find on our grill on a given Saturday night in the summer? There’s almost always flank steak, but in addition, you might find flat iron steak or even some New York strip steaks, and even the occasional filet mignon.

Well, at least there is leftover steak I can use it to make steak salads! This salad was actually inspired by my Avocado Ranch Dressing recipe. After tasting the dressing, I knew I had to add some mangoes and tomatoes to the salad because we love Mango Avocado Salsa. Now it’s one of our family favorites, and there are endless ways to change it up and customize it!

This Mango Steak Salad is Perfect for Summer

Here’s why you’ll love it…

• Ultimate summer dinner. Just a few simple ingredients provide a fabulous contrast of colors, flavors, and textures – the freshness and sweetness of the fruit versus the richness and savoriness of the steak and dressing.
• Make it fresh or with leftovers. While you can grill some steaks just to make this salad, it’s also a great way to use up any leftover steak. The steak can be hot, room temperature, or even cold. But I do recommend thinly slicing it against the grain so that it is nice and tender with the salad.
• So versatile. This salad is naturally gluten free and low carb, and is easily made dairy free. But you also have the option to add other toppings like cheese or croutons, change the fruit and veggies, and truly just use this as inspiration to make your own favorite combos. See more ideas below!

For the Avocado Ranch Dressing

• Buttermilk: You can also thin out plain yogurt with milk or make buttermilk by combining a couple of teaspoons of white vinegar or lemon juice with milk. A dairy-free version works just as well.
• Avocado: Make sure it is ripe, so slightly soft when gently pressed but not mushy.
• Honey: You can swap maple syrup if needed.
• Garlic
• Herbs: Fresh is best for the basil, parsley, dill, and rosemary, but you can use dried if that’s all you have.
• Dried Minced Onion: Substitute onion powder if needed.
• Chives
• Salt and Pepper

Additions and Variations

• Try other fruit. I really love the sweet and juicy mango here, but pineapple would also be great to add a tropical touch.
• Add more veggies. Some crisp cucumbers or bell peppers would both add texture and freshness.
• Top with cheese. Something crumbly like feta or queso fresco is my top choice, but you can never go wrong with sharp cheddar or Monterey Jack.
• Give it some crunch. Crushed tortilla chips, polenta croutons, or even some toasted nuts would add a nice crunchy contrast.
• Use another dressing. I really love the richness of the avocado ranch, but you can kick things up with Jalapeno Ranch, too.

Make it a Meal

This leftover steak salad is filling enough to enjoy on its own and makes a great low carb dinner recipe. But maybe you want to pair it with a side dish. Try one of these:

• Gluten Free Cornbread
• Cheddar Ranch Roasted Potatoes
• Cheesy Cauliflower Hash Browns Casserole
• Pepper Jack Cauliflower Tots

More dinner salad recipes

• Chicken Caesar Salad
• Cobb-Style Lobster Salad
• Mixed Berry Grilled Chicken Salad
• BBQ Chicken Sausage Grilled Summer Salad
• Thai Salmon Salad from Fit Foodie Finds