Flank Steak with Avocado and Corn Salad with Jalapeño Lime Vinaigrette

It’s Labor Day this weekend which means many of us will be grilling, entertaining, and enjoying the last of summer before all things Fall begins. As always, your menu should be impressive without a ton of labor. You should always enjoy yourself while entertaining or what’s the point? This flank steak is rubbed with so much flavor and pairs perfectly with the creamy avocado and tang of the vinaigrette! It’s a must make for you Summer send off celebration!

Entertaining Tips:

Make the salad 3-4 hours before you plan to eat. Since the vinaigrette has lime in it, it will keep the avocado from browning.
Make the rub for the steak the day before. You can’t really prep the steak ahead of time but once it’s time to eat all you have to do is add the rub to the steak and toss it on the grill.
This meal is simple and elegant. You don’t need much more. Pair with store bought chips, veggies, and dips for a no fuss snack for your guests.

Recipe

Ingredients:

For the Steak:

2 lbs flank steak

3 Tbsp brown sugar

2 tsp coarse sea salt

1/2 tsp ground pepper

2 tsp paprika

1 tsp onion powder

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp ground cumin

1/2 tsp chipotle powder

For the salad:

3 corn on the cob

4 medium avocados

1/4 cup olive oil

1/4 cup lime juice

1/2 tsp dried minced onion

1 garlic clove, finely chopped

1/2 jalapeño finely chopped

Salt and pepper to taste

To make the salad:

In a small bowl add olive oil, lime juice, dried onion, garlic, and jalapeño. Whisk to emulsify. Set aside.

Remove corn from cob by holding the cob up right and cutting down the side of the cob with a knife. No need to cook the corn, it’s so good fresh! Add corn to large bowl.

Slice avocado in 1” chunks and add to the bowl.

Pour vinaigrette over corn and avocado and toss.

Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

To make the steak:

Set grill to medium-high heat.

Combine brown sugar, salt, pepper, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, and chipotle powder in a small bowl and set aside.

Pat steak down with paper towel to dry. Pour half the seasoning to one side of the steak and rub into steak. Flip steak and rub with the remaining half of seasoning.

Place steak on grill for 5-6 minutes/side for a medium rare to medium steak depending on thickness.

Remove from grill, cover with foil, and allow to rest for 10 minutes.

Slice against the grain and plate alongside the corn and avocado salad.

Enjoy!