Description
Looking for a bold, satisfying meal that’s as nutritious as it is flavorful? This *Steak Chimichurri & Dense Bean Salad* is the ultimate protein-packed dish that blends juicy seared steak with a vibrant herb chimichurri, all atop a hearty bed of arugula, chickpeas, feta, and fresh vegetables. It’s perfect for a quick dinner, healthy lunch, or meal prep idea. Whether you’re searching for *easy dinner ideas*, *healthy salad recipes*, or *high-protein meals*, this one delivers on all fronts—flavor, texture, and ease.
Ingredients
1 lb ribeye or sirloin steak
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 tbsp olive oil
1 cup fresh parsley
1/4 cup fresh cilantro
3 garlic cloves
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
2 cups arugula
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1/2 cucumber
1/4 red onion
1/2 cup chickpeas
1/3 cup feta cheese
Optional: avocado slices, kalamata olives, bell peppers
Instructions
1. In a food processor, pulse parsley, cilantro, garlic, vinegar, red pepper flakes, and oregano. Slowly blend in olive oil until slightly chunky. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Let the steak sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. Pat dry, oil, and season with salt and pepper.
3. Heat a skillet over medium-high. Sear steak for 3–4 minutes per side for medium-rare. Rest under foil for 10 minutes.
4. While resting, combine arugula, tomatoes, cucumber, onions, chickpeas, and feta in a large bowl. Optionally add avocado or olives.
5. Slice steak thinly against the grain.
6. Plate salad and top with steak. Spoon chimichurri over the top and serve immediately.
Notes
Don’t over-blend the chimichurri—it should be chunky, not a puree.
Dry your greens thoroughly to avoid a soggy salad.
Let the steak rest before slicing to retain its juices.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Pan-seared
- Cuisine: South American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 29g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: steak salad, chimichurri recipe, healthy dinner, quick dinner, high protein, easy salad