Ultimate Steak Chimichurri Salad
This Steak Chimichurri Salad is the ultimate no-lettuce salad that actually keeps you full. Juicy seared steak, crisp cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, garbanzo beans, and shaved parmesan are all tossed in a bold, herby chimichurri.
Calories 3130kcal
Ingredients
For the Chimichurri
- ⅓ Cup Olive Oil
- ¼ Cup Cilantro chopped
- ¼ Cup Parsley chopped
- 3 Cloves Garlic minced
- 1 Lemon juiced
- 1 Teaspoon Oregano
- ½ Teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
- ½ Teaspoon Salt
- ¼ Teaspoon Black Pepper
For the Salad
- 1 ½ Pounds Steak cooked as desired (we used ribeye)
- 6 Persian Cucumbers chopped
- 2 Cups Cherry Tomatoes halved
- 1 Can Garbanzo Beans drained & rinsed
- ½ Red Onion sliced thinly
- ½ Cup Parmsan Cheese freshly shaved
Instructions
- To make this salad, start by preparing the chimichurri. Add the olive oil, cilantro, parsley, minced garlic, lemon juice, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper to a small bowl and mix until everything is fully combined. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed, then set it aside.
- Next, cook the steak. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper. Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Once the pan is very hot — and you'll know it's ready when it just barely starts to smoke — add the steak.
- Leave it completely undisturbed for three minutes, then flip it over and cook for another three minutes on the other side.
- Remove the steak from the heat and allow it to rest for a full 10 minutes before cutting into it. (This step is important — resting the steak allows the juices to redistribute, so you end up with a perfectly tender, juicy bite every time.) Once it has rested, cut the steak into cubes.
- Finally, assemble the salad. Add the chopped Persian cucumbers, halved cherry tomatoes, drained garbanzo beans, thinly sliced red onion, and shaved parmesan to a large bowl.
- Pour the chimichurri on top and toss well to coat. Add the cubed steak and toss again. Plate, serve, and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 3130kcal | Carbohydrates: 164g | Protein: 201g | Fat: 194g | Saturated Fat: 62g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 18g | Monounsaturated Fat: 105g | Cholesterol: 449mg | Sodium: 3003mg | Potassium: 4666mg | Fiber: 42g | Sugar: 39g | Vitamin A: 4307IU | Vitamin C: 168mg | Calcium: 1052mg | Iron: 31mg
