Description
A hearty salad with grilled steak and a bright lemon yogurt dressing. Perfect for a chilly evening or a light lunch.
Ingredients
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- 1 cups (237 ml) nonfat plain yogurt
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) finely grated lemon rind
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tsp red wine vinegar
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 12 ounces (340 g) rib-eye steak
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 4 cups (946 ml) finely chopped hearts of Romaine
- 1/4 cups (59 ml) finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1 large cucumber
- 1 pint (473 ml) cherry tomatoes
- 14 ounces (397 g) chickpeas
- 1 avocado
- 1/4 cups (59 ml) pitted and sliced kalamata olives
- 3 ounces (85 g) crumbled feta
Instructions
- Whisk yogurt, garlic, lemon zest, olive oil, vinegar, thyme, salt, and pepper in a small mixing bowl until smooth. Thin with up to 3 tablespoons of water so it dribbles off a spoon. Let stand at room temperature at least 15 minutes to develop flavors.
- Preheat a gas or charcoal grill to high heat (approximately 500°F/260°C).
- Pat steak dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Grill 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium-rare.
- Transfer steak to a plate and let rest 10 minutes before slicing into thin strips.
- Make a bed of romaine on a large serving platter and sprinkle on parsley.
- Arrange cucumber, tomato, chickpeas, avocado, olives, and feta in mounds on the platter.
- Place steak strips in the center of the platter.
- Serve with a large spoon for guests to make their own mix and pass dressing on the side.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, marinate the steak in the lemon-herb mixture for 30 minutes before grilling.
- To make the salad ahead, prepare all components separately and store them in airtight containers in the refrigerator. Combine just before serving.
- If you don’t have rib-eye, substitute with sirloin or flank steak, adjusting grilling time accordingly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 35
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 20
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 10
- Protein: 40
- Cholesterol: 100