Mediterranean Grilled Steak Salad With Lemon Vinaigrette
Tender grilled beef strips served over a bed of fresh greens with cucumber, cherry tomato, and a zesty lemon-herb dressing.
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min
Makes about
1 serving
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Made by Martha + Lila
Martha created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
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Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
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Everyday strength
Support the basics consistently
A nourishing meal supports the protein, energy and overall nutrition that help you keep showing up for daily movement.
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More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min
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Equipment
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Time saver
You can prepare the dressing in advance and store it in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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Instructions
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Next: Season the beef with salt and pepper
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Season the beef with salt and pepper
Season the beef with salt and pepper. Grill or pan-sear over medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes per side until desired doneness. Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing into thin strips.
Look for: desired doneness
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Whisk together the olive oil
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, and dried oregano to create the dressing.
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Combine the mixed greens
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomato, cucumber, and red onion.
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Top the salad with the sliced beef…
Top the salad with the sliced beef strips.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Drizzle the lemon vinaigrette over the salad…
Drizzle the lemon vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat.
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