This Chopped Sirloin Steak Salad with Feta Cheese & Pine Nuts is an amazing combo of lean protein and tons of vegetables that will make you want to add it to your weekly meal rotation!
One thing is certain, I love salads, especially when topped with a lean protein like in this steak salad. However, I have a confession. I do not know how to grill the perfect steak. I love my steaks medium-rare but I cannot help but overcook them. Thankfully my husband does a pretty good job in that department. However, when he’s not home, or I don’t feel like braving the elements of Michigan (like snow this week) and attempt to cook a steak on the grill, I use a skillet.
This was fairly simple to throw together. And it’s easy to do in steps throughout the day. Which seems to be how I cook most of my recipes.
I marinaded the steaks for a few hours then sliced them very thin and added them to the skillet. I then chopped all the vegetables while the steaks were marinating.
When the steaks were ready to be cooked I added the steak strips and the remaining marinade to the skillet.
And this way I didn’t need to add any additional oil to the skillet.
My favorite part about salads is you don’t have to be particular when it comes to ingredients. Add whatever vegetables you prefer and top it with your favorite salad dressing.
I also added some homemade croutons to the salad which added a delicious crunch to the meal. And yes, it’s the first time I’ve ever made homemade croutons. I never dreamed I’d be making croutons.
But trust me it’s worth it – so easy and a simple way to use up stale bread!
Dietitian’s Dish
Top sirloin steak is a lean cut of beef which means for every 3-ounce serving it has 10 grams or less of fat and 4.5 grams or less of saturated fat.
Just pay attention to how long you cook it because leaner steak can dry out when overcooked. As I’ve mentioned before, beef also contains 10 important nutrients.
One of those nutrients is iron, an essential mineral responsibly for helping move oxygen throughout the body.
Without sufficient iron, you may lack energy because your body is not getting the proper oxygen transported throughout your body. Thankfully, beef is one of the top sources of iron.
Chopped Sirloin Steak Salad with Feta Cheese and Pine Nuts
Ingredients
Marinade
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Worchestershire sauce low sodium
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce low sodium
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoons minced garlic
- salt and black pepper
- 1 1/2 lbs top sirloin steak
Salad
- 4 cups romaine lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes chopped
- 2 carrots chopped
- 1 yellow pepper chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- croutons
- Ranch dressing reduced fat
Instructions
- Combine marinade ingredients and sirloin steak in a sealed plastic bag.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Slice steaks into thin strips and cook in a skillet over medium-heat for about 5-7 minutes (turning occasionally).
- Combine salad ingredients and top with steak strips.
Want to learn more about the beef industry in addition to more delicious recipes and nutrition tidbits? Check out Beef It’s What’s for Dinner.
Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by the Michigan Beef Industry Commission. I was compensated for my time but my views and opinion on this post are and will always be my own.
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