Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of summer with this Mediterranean Steak Bowl. Featuring juicy, marinated steak grilled to perfection and served alongside fresh, colorful vegetables, this dish is both visually stunning and delicious. Drizzled with a zesty dressing and served with warm pita bread, it’s perfect for casual dinners or outdoor gatherings. Easy to prepare and customizable, this recipe is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank or sirloin steak
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1 small red onion
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 whole wheat pita breads
Instructions
- Marinate the Steak: Combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic (2 cloves minced), salt (1 tsp), and pepper (½ tsp) in a bowl. Add steak and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare Veggies: Chop cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion into bite-sized pieces. Set aside in a large bowl.
- Cook the Steak: Heat grill or skillet over medium-high heat; sear marinated steak for 4-5 minutes per side until browned and cooked to your preference.
- Create Dressing: Whisk together additional olive oil (1 tbsp) and lemon juice (1 tbsp) with salt (to taste) and pepper (to taste).
- Assemble Bowls: Slice steak thinly against the grain. Layer rice or quinoa in each bowl followed by veggies, feta cheese, and steak slices.
- Add Dressing: Drizzle dressing over each bowl and serve warm with pita bread.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 450g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 80mg