⏱ 20 min total

Carne Asada Salad

Name: Carne Asada Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 5 oz Flank steak; ½ cloves, minced Garlic; ½ tsp, ground Cumin seed; ¼ tsp Salt; ½ dash Black pepper; 1 ½ cups Mixed greens; ¼ cup Pico de gallo; ⅛ cup, shredded Monterey Jack cheese; 1 tsp Lime juice; ½ fruit Avocado; ¼ pepper Jalapeno peppers; ¼ fruit Lime

Per 1 serving · 414 g · 12 ingredients

Calories

483

24%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
38g
30% of calories
Carbs
21g
16% of calories
Fat
30g
53% of calories

Portion

✓ Protein-dense

At a glance

One serving of Carne Asada Salad (414 g) has 483 calories, with 38 g of protein, 21 g of carbohydrates and 30 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (53% of calories). It is high in protein (75% DV), dietary fiber (29% DV) and Vitamin C (41% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 49%, 46% and 35% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

117cal

low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

7.8g

Net carbs

12g

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

8.2g

6 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Protein75%
Dietary fiber29%
Vitamin C41%
Vitamin K20%
Riboflavin (B2)22%
Niacin67%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Vitamin A17%
Vitamin E18%
Thiamine14%
Magnesium17%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Sodium49%
Saturated fat46%
Cholesterol35%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 10 min

1
Rub the minced garlic over the steak, then season with salt, cumin, and black pepper.
2
Broil the steak on a rack in a broiler pan, 3 to 4 inches from the heat source, for about 3 minutes on each side for medium rare to medium. Alternatively, grill over medium-high heat or cook in a hot skillet for the same duration.
3
Squeeze lime juice over the steak and slice into thin strips.
4
Divide the mixed greens, pico de gallo, cheese, and avocado between two plates.
5
Serve with sliced steak, garnished with lime wedges and sliced jalapeno.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (414 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	151 μg	17%
Vitamin C	37 mg	41%
Vitamin D	0.1 μg	1%
Vitamin E	3 mg	18%
Vitamin K	24 μg	20%
Thiamine	0.2 mg	14%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.3 mg	22%
Niacin	11 mg	67%
Vitamin B6	1 mg	83%
Folate (B9)	103 μg	26%
Vitamin B12	2 μg	69%
Pantothenic acid	2 mg	47%
Choline	144 mg	26%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	222 mg	22%
Iron	7 mg	83%
Potassium	1,284 mg	27%
Magnesium	72 mg	17%
Phosphorus	406 mg	58%
Zinc	6 mg	58%
Copper	0.3 mg	32%
Manganese	0.2 mg	9%
Selenium	37 μg	67%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	2 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0.1 g	—
Alpha carotene	26 μg	—
Arginine	2 g	—
Aspartic acid	3 g	—
Beta carotene	111 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.4 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	7 μg	—
Fructose	0.2 g	—
Galactose	0.1 g	—
Glucose	0.5 g	—
Glutamic acid	6 g	—
Glycine	2 g	—
Histidine	1 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0.3 g	—
Isoleucine	2 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	3 g	—
Lycopene	0 μg	—
Lysine	3 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	1 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	15 g	—
Phenylalanine	1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	2 g	—
Proline	2 g	—
Retinol	27 μg	—
Serine	2 g	—
Starch	0.1 g	—
Sucrose	0.1 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	1 g	—
Total omega 3	0.1 g	—
Total omega 6	0 g	—
Tryptophan	0.3 g	—
Tyrosine	1 g	—
Valine	2 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0.1 μg	—

Burning 483 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

92min
Walking (3.5 mph)
58min
Cycling (moderate)
40min
Running (6 mph)
68min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Carne Asada Salad?

One serving of Carne Asada Salad (1 serving) has 483 calories, which works out to 117 calories per 100 g. That is about 24% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Carne Asada Salad high in protein?

Yes. It has 38 g of protein per serving, and 30% of its calories come from protein (7.8 g of protein per 100 calories).

Is Carne Asada Salad keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 12 g of net carbs and 16% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Carne Asada Salad?

1117 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Carne Asada Salad?

6 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (414 g)

Calories483

% Daily Value*

Total fat 30g	38%
Saturated fat 9.1g	46%
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 105mg	35%
Sodium 1,117mg	49%
Total carbohydrate 21g	7%
Dietary fiber 8.2g	29%
Total sugars 6g
Protein 38g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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