Description
A light and vibrant Mediterranean steak bowl featuring tender grilled flank steak, crispy garden fresh vegetables, and protein-rich garlic hummus. This dish is balanced with a zesty, herb-infused Greek yogurt dressing that brings all the bold, sun-drenched flavors together. Perfectly suited for a nourishing weeknight dinner, it is as healthy as it is satisfying, ensuring you get quality ingredients without the stress of a long cooking process.
Ingredients
1 pound flank steak
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes
1/2 medium red onion, chopped
1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
1 large cucumber, chopped
1/3 cup pitted Kalamata olives, sliced
1 cup garlic hummus
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Lemon wedges for serving
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon olive oil
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1 large garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried dill
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons fresh mint, chopped
Instructions
Whisk the Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, dill, salt, and 2 teaspoons of fresh mint in a bowl and set aside.
Season the flank steak generously with salt and pepper.
Heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil in a grill pan or cast-iron skillet over high heat.
Sear the steak for 4-6 minutes per side until it reaches your desired doneness, then let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Divide the chopped romaine lettuce into four bowls.
Top each bowl with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and Kalamata olives.
Add a generous dollop of garlic hummus to each bowl.
Arrange the sliced steak over the vegetables.
Sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese and fresh mint leaves.
Drizzle with the prepared herbed yogurt dressing and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
You can prep the yogurt dressing and chop the vegetables up to 24 hours in advance. Store the dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Leftover steak can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 12
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean