Main Dishes · 20 minutes

Steak Chimichurri Salad

Name: Steak Chimichurri Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 small Persian cucumbers; 1 pint cherry tomatoes; 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 8 oz steak (sirloin or your preference), cooked; 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped; 1/2 cup parsley, chopped; 1/3 cup olive oil; 2 tbsp red wine vinegar; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 lemon (zest from half, juice from the whole); 1 tsp red pepper flakes; 2 tsp oregano; 1/2 tsp ground black pepper; 1 to 2 tsp sea salt

By Frida Sofia20 min totalServes 4 servings

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If there is one salad I make on repeat all summer long, it is this one. It has everything I want when it is hot out: Persian cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, chickpeas, and steak, all mixed in a bright, herby dressing that tastes just like the best chimichurri. It is fresh and light but still so filling, which makes it my go to for an easy lunch or simple dinner.

It also keeps so well, which makes it perfect for meal prep, and it tastes even better the day after when all the flavors have had time to soak in together. You can keep it in the fridge for a couple of days and it holds up beautifully, so make a big bowl and thank yourself later in the week. If you want to, you can also add some cheese. Feta or fresh mozzarella are incredible here.

Why You'll Love This

•Perfect for meal prep! Tastes even better the day after.
•Ready in 20 minutes.
•It is fresh and light but filling enough to be a full meal.

Ingredients

Steak

Cooked sirloin is my favorite here but you can use whatever steak you have on hand. Grilled chicken, shrimp, or just the chickpeas if you want to keep it vegetarian.

Cilantro and parsley

This is where all the fresh, green flavor comes from and what makes the dressing taste like chimichurri. Sub: lean on more parsley if cilantro is not your thing, or add fresh mint or basil.