Description
A vibrant, flavor-forward dish where juicy seared steak meets a zesty chimichurri and a dense, protein-packed bean salad. It’s the perfect harmony of fresh herbs, hearty legumes, tangy feta, and tender meat—ideal for casual dinners or impressive gatherings.
Ingredients
1 pound sirloin or flank steak
1 cup canned chickpeas, drained
1 cup canned kidney beans, drained
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
2 cups fresh spinach or arugula
1/2 cup fresh parsley
1/2 cup fresh cilantro
2 cloves garlic
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt (plus more to season steak)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Pat the steak dry, season generously with salt and pepper, and optionally marinate in 1 tablespoon of chimichurri for 30–60 minutes.
2. In a blender or food processor, combine parsley, cilantro, garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar, red pepper flakes, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Blend until smooth and set aside.
3. Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat until very hot. Sear the steak for 3–4 minutes per side for medium-rare. Let it rest for 10 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.
4. In a large bowl, toss chickpeas, kidney beans, cherry tomatoes, and red onion with a spoonful of chimichurri. Add feta and gently fold in spinach or arugula.
5. Plate the salad, top with sliced steak, and drizzle with remaining chimichurri. Serve immediately or keep components stored separately for later.
Notes
Let the steak rest before slicing to keep the juices locked in and prevent dryness.
Blend the chimichurri just before serving for the freshest flavor, or let it sit a few hours for deeper infusion.
For a heartier salad, add roasted sweet potatoes or grilled corn to stretch it into a full dinner bowl.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad/Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: South American–Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plated portion
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 65mg