Description
Grilled Skirt Steak with Lemon Herb Couscous Salad is a delightful summer dish that combines juicy, perfectly grilled steak with a vibrant and zesty couscous salad. This recipe is not just about eating; it’s an experience that brings friends and family together around the table. With its explosion of flavors and textures, this dish transforms any meal into a memorable occasion, making it your go-to recipe for warm afternoons or cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds skirt steak
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (divided)
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 cup whole wheat couscous
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- In a bowl, mix 2 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Marinate skirt steak in the mixture for at least one hour.
- Grill skirt steak for 4-5 minutes on each side until medium-rare.
- Cook couscous according to package instructions.
- In a large bowl, combine cucumber, cherry tomatoes, parsley, mint, feta cheese, remaining olive oil, and lemon juice.
- Slice grilled steak against the grain and serve alongside or on top of the couscous salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg