Low Sodium Southwest Steak Bowls Recipe

Name: Low Sodium Southwest Steak Bowls
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 lb flank steak (thinly sliced); 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 1 lime (juiced); 5 ounces lettuce ( or spring mix); 1 cup cherry tomatoes (sliced); 1 cup corn; 1 14-ounce can no-salt-added black beans; 1 cup sour cream; 1 avocado (sliced); Lime juice (for serving)

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These low sodium Southwest steak bowls are a delicious lunch or dinner, with a variety of fresh vegetables and perfectly cooked steak. Ready in just 20 minutes, these steak bowls are a great option for a quick weeknight meal!

This versatile recipe you can swap other vegetables or toppings – see our suggestions below or create your own! And follow our step-by-step photos to make this recipe perfectly.

Want more low sodium easy meals? Try our low sodium chicken pineapple bowls, low sodium Thai crunch salad, and our favorite low sodium pasta salad with pesto dressing!

low sodium steak bowls with black beans, corn, lettuce, and avocado.

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I love making fresh, delicious, and easy meals in the summer – and this great low sodium steak bowl recipe fits the bill! I was inspired to make this salad from a delicious meal I had a The Chopped Leaf which is a great salad & wrap restaurant they have across Canada. I had to make my own low so version at home!

Start by searing your steak, and assembling a delicious mix of Southwest flavors like black beans, tomatoes, corn, avocado, and sour cream. It’s like a burrito bowl meets a salad – light and refreshing.

Why This Recipe Works

A hearty bowl of steak, fresh vegetables, greens, and your favorite toppings!
This is one versatile recipe – add some favorites (like delicious low sodium pickled onions) or see our suggestions below.
Ready in less than 30 minutes, you can get these bowls on the table fast. A very weeknight friendly meal.
Or meal prep a few bowls for ready-made lunches during the week.
This is a great low carb option as well!
Anyone can successfully make this recipe by following our step-by-step photos and directions below.

Ingredients You’ll Need

See the recipe card below for a full list of instructions and ingredient amounts!

For the steak, I used a flank steak which had a great texture. I cut mine into thin strips, but you could also cook the whole flank steak and slice it after – up to you! I also cook the steak in a great salt-free blend of chili powder and cumin, and top it with fresh lime juice.

For the salad, I used baby spinach, sliced cherry tomatoes, thawed frozen corn, and no-salt-added black beans.

For some optional toppings I added a bit of sour cream and sliced avocado, which gave this bowl Chipotle burrito bowl vibes.

Additions and Substitutions

If you are looking for some great flavor additions to this salad, there are so many great toppings you can include. A scoop of low sodium pico de gallo salsa would add great heat! I also like adding some low sodium pickled onions for extra flavor.

A low salt cheese like shredded Swiss or low salt queso blanco could be great additions, if they fit in with your daily sodium allotment.

And feel free to switch up the protein. If you don’t have steak, this recipe works great with low sodium grilled chicken, low sodium garlic salmon, or even low sodium grilled pork chops.

How To Make This Recipe

slices of flank steak in a cast iron skillet browning and searing.

Step 1: Heat a large skillet or pan over medium heat. Add the sliced steak, chili powder, and cumin, and toss the steak with the spices and cook for 6-8 minutes until browned.

a hand squeezing fresh lime juice over seared flank steak for low sodium lunch bowls.

Step 2: Squeeze fresh lime juice over the steak and set aside.

a bowl of baby spinach, fresh corn, no salt added black beans, and tomatoes to make a low sodium steak bowl.

Step 3: In a large bowl (or divided among 4 smaller individual bowls) add the chopped lettuce, sliced cherry tomatoes, corn, and black beans.

low sodium steak on top of a southwest salad with tex mex flavors.

Step 4: Add the steak to the salad.

low sodium steak salad with avocado, sour cream, tomatoes, and lettuce.

Step 5: Top each with sour cream and sliced avocado.

fresh lime juice dressing for a salt free steak salad with fresh vegetables.

Step 6: Squeeze extra lime juice over the bowls right before serving.

Recipe FAQs

How much sodium is in steak salad?

This southwest Steak salad has just 95 mg sodium per serving, as it uses low sodium ingredients and no added salt. If you order a steak salad at a restaurant, ask the server if they can share sodium information as it may vary.

What cut of steak is best for salads?

I like using flank steak, but skirt steak or sirloin are also great options. Just be sure to trim any extra fat before cooking.

Can you make this vegetarian?

Yes! You can swap out the steak for grilled portobello mushrooms, tofu, tempeh, or a hearty bean mix. Just be sure to keep the same seasonings and toppings for bold flavor without meat.

a low sodium steak salad with fresh vegetables, beans, tomatoes, and avocadoes in a bowl.

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