Greek Beef Salad

This recipe is an excellent source of Protein, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Iron, Selenium, and Zinc. It is a good source of Potassium

Greek Beef Salad

Photos courtesy of Beef Loving Texans (Texas Beef Council)

12 Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

40 minutes

Nutrition information per serving: 450 Calories; 225 kcal Calories from fat; 25 g Total Fat; 5 g Saturated Fat; 0 g Trans Fat; 2.3 g Polyunsaturated Fat; 15.4 g Monounsaturated Fat; 75 mg Cholesterol; 560 mg Sodium; 27 g Total Carbohydrate; 2 g Dietary Fiber; 31 g Protein; 4 mg Iron; 552 mg Potassium; 12.7 mg NE Niacin; 0.7 mg Vitamin B6; 1.5 mcg Vitamin B12; 5.4 mg Zinc; 39.5 mcg Selenium; 111.6 mg Choline;

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound beef Top Sirloin Steak, cut 3/4 inch thick

  • 6 cups torn romaine lettuce
  • 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 small red onion, cut into thin slices
  • 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
  • 8 Greek or ripe olives (optional)
  • 2 pita breads, toasted, cut into wedges

Marinade:

  • 2/3 cup fresh lemon juice

  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Preparation:

1. Whisk marinade ingredients in small bowl. Place beef Steak and 1/2 of marinade in food-safe plastic bag; turn to coat. Close bag securely and marinate in refrigerator 6 hours or as long as overnight, turning occasionally. Reserve remaining marinade..

2. Remove steak; discard marinade. Place steak on rack in broiler pan so surface of beef is 2 to 3 inches from heat. Broil 9 to 12 minutes for medium rare (145°F) doneness, turning once. Do not overcook. Remove; let stand 10 minutes. Carve into thin slices.

3. Combine beef, lettuce, cucumber and onion in large bowl. Add reserved marinade; toss. Sprinkle with cheese and olives. Serve with pita wedges.

Source: www.beeflovingtexans.com

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