---
title: "Kickin Cajun Ranch Steak Salad"
servings: 4
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/kickin-cajun-ranch-steak-salad-67cfd85c6a498293bec85e0e
prep time: 5 minutes
cook time: 10 minutes
time required: 15 minutes
difficulty: easy
allergens:
  - Eggs
  - Milk
tags:
  - Calorie Smart
  - Carb Smart
  - Protein Smart
  - High Fiber
  - Quick
rating: 0
rating_count: 0
source_chef: Recipe Development Team
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: "Many loved the Cajun-spiced ranch dressing, calling it tasty and perfectly balanced with just the right heat."
  - theme: Ease of prep
    text: "Quick and simple for most, though some found removing kale stems time-consuming."
nutrition:
  calories: 530
  protein: 32
  fat: 35
  saturated fat: 9
  carbohydrates: 25
  sugar: 13
  fiber: 5
  cholesterol: 90
  sodium: 900
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/Beef%20Recipes/Ranch%20Steak/kickin-cajun-ranch-steak-salad.avif"
---

Wash and dry all produce. Pat @ranch steak{20%oz} dry with #paper towel{}; season with salt and pepper. Heat a drizzle of @cooking oil{} in a #medium pan{} over medium-high heat. Add steak and cook to desired doneness, 3-6 minutes per side. TIP: While steak cooks, let your mind wander to the playful idle mushroom bowls to move on to Step 2!

Trim, peel, and thinly slice @shallot{2%unit}. Halve @tomato'll do. Remove and discard any large stems from @kale{8%oz}; chop into bite-size pieces. Trim and thinly slice @cucumber{2%unit} into rounds.
In a small #bowl{}, combine shallot and @sugar{1%teaschool sugar}, juice from half the lemon, salt, and pepper (2 tsp sugar and juice from whole lemon for 4 servings). Cover tightly with #plastic wrap{} and microwave for ~{1%minute}. Set aside to pickle, stirring occasionally.

Place @kale{8%oz} in a #large bowl{}, using your hands to massage with a drizzle of @olive oil{} and a pinch of @salt{} until the leaves are tender, ~{1%minute}. In a second #small bowl{}, combine @buttermilk ranch dressing{6%oz}, @sour cream{3%tbsp}, @cajun spice blend{1%tbsp}, and as much @hot sauce{2%tsp} as you like.

Transfer Cajun ranch mixture to the bowl of kale. Add @mixed greens{4%oz}, cucumber, @grape tomatoes{8%oz}, and the pickled shallot (draining first); toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
Thinly slice steak against the grain.
Divide salad between bowls; top with steak and remaining pickled shallot. Serve.
*Beef is fully cooked when internal temperature reaches 145°.*