Chopped Chimichurri Steak Salad

Ingredients

• 1 lb flank steak (trimmed)
• 2 tsp kosher salt (divided)
• 0.75 tsp ground black pepper (divided)
• 2 tbsp neutral oil (such as vegetable oil)
• 0.5 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 0.25 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley (finely chopped)
• 0.25 cup cilantro (finely chopped)
• 3 tbsp lemon juice (fresh)
• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 2 garlic (grated (about 1/2 teaspoon))
• 1 tsp honey
• 0.5 tsp dried oregano
• 0.25 tsp crushed red pepper
• 2 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 1 cup Persian cucumbers (chopped)
• 0.5 cup roasted red bell peppers (drained and chopped)
• 0.25 cup red onion (finely chopped)
• 0.5 avocado (medium, cubed)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.

2. 2

   Season the flank steak with 1 teaspoon of kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon of ground black pepper.

3. 3

   Add 2 tablespoons of neutral oil to the preheated skillet and carefully add the steak.

4. 4

   Cook the steak, flipping occasionally, until deeply browned and an instant-read thermometer registers 120°F (48.8°C) for medium-rare, about 6 to 8 minutes per side.

5. 5

   Transfer the steak to a cutting board and cover loosely with aluminum foil; let it rest for 10 minutes.

6. 6

   While the steak rests, prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, chopped parsley, chopped cilantro, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, grated garlic, honey, dried oregano, crushed red pepper, the remaining 1 teaspoon salt, and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper.

7. 7

   In a large serving bowl, toss together the halved cherry tomatoes, chopped cucumbers, chopped roasted red peppers, and finely chopped red onion.

8. 8

   Add 1/2 cup of the prepared dressing to the vegetables and toss to coat.

9. 9

   Slice the rested steak against the grain and then cut into 1-inch bite-sized pieces.

10. 10

    Add the steak pieces and the cubed avocado to the salad bowl.

11. 11

    Drizzle the remaining 1/4 cup of dressing over the salad and toss gently before serving.

Notes

Always slice flank steak against the grain to ensure the meat is tender rather than chewy. The 10-minute resting period is crucial for the juices to redistribute within the steak.

Nutrition per serving

• main dish
• salad
• steak
• chimichurri
• healthy
• high-protein
• gluten-free
• seared