Description
Grilled Skirt Steak with Lemon Herb Couscous Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that perfectly balances the juiciness of marinated skirt steak with a refreshing couscous salad packed with herbs and feta. This recipe makes for an ideal summer dinner or outdoor gathering meal, impressing guests and family alike with its delightful flavors and colorful presentation. The zesty lemon-olive oil marinade infuses the steak with bold flavors while tenderizing the meat, making every bite succulent. Quick to prepare, this dish can be ready in under an hour, allowing you to spend more time enjoying your company and less time in the kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lbs skirt steak
- ½ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp honey
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup dry Israeli couscous
- 1 mini cucumber, chopped
- Fresh herbs (dill and parsley)
- Feta cheese
Instructions
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, garlic, dijon mustard, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Marinate skirt steak for 30–45 minutes.
- Cook Israeli couscous according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Toss cooled couscous with remaining marinade, cucumber, herbs, and feta.
- Grill marinated steak over medium-high heat for 3–4 minutes per side until desired doneness. Let rest before slicing.
- Serve sliced steak alongside the couscous salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 28g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 85mg