Description
Steak Chimichurri & Dense Bean Salad is a fresh, hearty easy dinner packed with juicy seared steak, creamy cannellini beans, crisp vegetables, and a bold herby sauce. This protein-rich salad works beautifully for dinner ideas, easy recipe meal prep, healthy lunch bowls, and food ideas that feel both vibrant and satisfying.
Ingredients
1 pound sirloin steak
2 cups cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
3 cups arugula
1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup cucumber, chopped
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/3 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. In a medium bowl, stir together the parsley, cilantro, garlic, red wine vinegar, olive oil, crushed red pepper flakes, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to make the chimichurri. Let it sit while you prepare the rest.
2. In a large bowl, combine the cannellini beans, arugula, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and feta cheese.
3. Pat the steak dry and season both sides with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
4. Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat and sear the steak for 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium-rare, or until it reaches your preferred doneness.
5. Transfer the steak to a cutting board and rest for 5 to 10 minutes.
6. Slice the steak against the grain into strips.
7. Arrange the bean salad on a platter or divide into bowls, top with sliced steak, and spoon the chimichurri over the top before serving.
Notes
Letting the chimichurri rest for at least 10 minutes gives the herbs and garlic time to bloom and taste more balanced.
Always slice the steak against the grain so every bite stays tender.
For meal prep, store the steak, salad, and chimichurri separately and assemble just before serving for the freshest texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 78mg
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