Mediterranean Beef Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
Elevate your lunch or dinner with this vibrant Mediterranean Beef Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette! Juicy, perfectly-seared beef steak takes center stage in this hearty yet refreshing dish, complemented by a medley of crisp mixed greens, sweet cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and briny Kalamata olives. The salad is crowned with creamy crumbled feta and tied together by a zesty homemade lemon vinaigrette, infused with aromatic garlic, honey, and oregano for a burst of Mediterranean flavor in every bite. Ready in under 30 minutes, this protein-packed salad is a quick and healthy meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or an impressive option for entertaining. Serve it fresh and toss in the tangy dressing just before enjoying to preserve its bright, summery appeal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams beef steak (sirloin or flank)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 0.25 red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup kalamata olives, halved
- 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled
Instructions
Start by preparing the vinaigrette. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of olive oil, the lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined. Set aside.
Pat the beef steak dry with paper towels and season both sides with a pinch of salt and black pepper.
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, sear the beef steak for 3-4 minutes per side (or until cooked to your desired level of doneness).
Remove the steak from the skillet and let it rest for 5-7 minutes before slicing it thinly against the grain.
In a large salad bowl, combine the salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, red onion, olives, and crumbled feta cheese.
Top the salad with the sliced steak.
Drizzle the prepared lemon vinaigrette over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to combine.
Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh Mediterranean Beef Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2018 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 142.8 g | 183% | |
| Saturated Fat | 47.4 g | 237% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 438 mg | 146% | |
| Sodium | 3087 mg | 134% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.6 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.7 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.1 g | ||
| Protein | 140.2 g | 280% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 799 mg | 61% | |
| Iron | 17.8 mg | 99% | |
| Potassium | 2496 mg | 53% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
