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Elote Grilled Caesar Salad with Steak by Madelinethekitchen

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Elote Grilled Caesar Salad with Steak by Madelinethekitchen

Charred baby gem lettuce topped with grilled corn, cotija cheese, and a zesty Tajin Caesar dressing.

Serves: 2Prep: 15 minCook: 15 min

Ingredients

  • 2 heads baby gem lettuce, halved
  • 2 ears corn on the cob
  • 300g (10 oz) skirt steak, marinated
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs, toasted
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/2 cup caesar dressing mixed with 1 tsp tajin
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp flaky sea salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Grill corn and marinated steak for 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally, until the steak is cooked to desired doneness and corn is charred.
  3. Brush the halved lettuce heads with olive oil and sprinkle with flaky salt.
  4. Place lettuce cut-side down on the grill for 2 minutes until lightly charred but still crisp.
  5. Arrange the grilled lettuce on plates and top with charred corn kernels, halved cherry tomatoes, crumbled cotija cheese, and toasted panko breadcrumbs.
  6. Drizzle generously with the Tajin-infused Caesar dressing and garnish with fresh cilantro.
  7. Serve immediately with the grilled steak on the side.

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