Description
Grilled Skirt Steak with Lemon Herb Couscous Salad is a vibrant dish that brings together juicy marinated steak and a refreshing couscous salad, making it perfect for summer gatherings or weeknight dinners. The skirt steak is marinated in a zesty lemon-olive oil mixture, grilled to perfection, and served alongside a colorful salad that features fresh herbs and feta cheese. This meal not only looks appealing but is also packed with flavor and nutrition, making it an excellent choice for family meals or casual barbecues. With quick prep and a short cooking time, this dish is sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 lbs skirt steak
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tbsp honey
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 cup dry Israeli couscous
- Mini cucumber
- Scallions
- Fresh dill and parsley
- Feta cheese
Instructions
- Marinate the skirt steak by whisking together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, minced garlic, dijon mustard, oregano, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Coat the steak in half of the marinade and let it sit for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
- Cook the couscous according to package instructions; drain and rinse under cold water. Mix the cooled couscous with the remaining marinade, cucumber, scallions, dill, parsley, and feta.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Grill the steak for about 3–4 minutes per side until desired doneness is reached. Rest for 10 minutes before slicing against the grain.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg