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Mediterranean steak bowl featuring grilled steak, fresh vegetables, and vibrant sauces.

Mediterranean Steak Bowl

A vibrant Mediterranean steak bowl featuring seared sirloin or flank with a refreshing tomato and cucumber salad, crumbled feta, and fresh parsley—a healthy, weeknight-friendly meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Steak
  • 1 to 1.5 pounds Steak, sirloin or flank Choose a piece for four servings
  • Salt and black pepper For seasoning
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced To season the steak
  • Olive oil For searing
For the Salad
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 Cucumber, diced English cucumber is less watery if preferred
  • 1/4 cup Red onion, thinly sliced Soak briefly in cold water to tame bite if desired
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
  • 1/2 cup Feta cheese, crumbled Use a block feta and crumble by hand for texture
  • 1/4 cup Fresh parsley, chopped For brightness
  • 3 tablespoons Lemon juice For the salad dressing
  • Salt and black pepper To taste
Optional Grain Base
  • 2 cups Cooked quinoa or rice Brown rice or fluffy quinoa both work

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Season the steak evenly with salt, pepper, and minced garlic.
  2. Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  3. Sear the steak until a brown crust forms and the internal temperature reaches your target doneness.
  4. Allow the steak to rest for at least 5 minutes before slicing.
Salad Assembly
  1. Combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, parsley, lemon juice, and olive oil in a bowl for the salad.
  2. Taste and adjust seasoning with lemon and salt as needed.
Serving
  1. Serve sliced steak with a spoonful of the tomato and cucumber mix, a scattering of feta on top, and warm quinoa or rice, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 36gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6g

Notes

Store components separately for best texture; steak lasts 3-4 days in the refrigerator. Vegetable mix is best within 24 hours. For freezing, wrap steak tightly and use within 2-3 months.

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