Recipe details

U.S. Greek Beef Salad

Ingredients:

  • ½ U.S. beef Top Sirloin Steak, cut 2cm thick
  • 6 cups torn romaine lettuce
  • 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
  • ½ small red onion, cut into thin slices
  • 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
  • 8 Greek or ripe olives (optional)
  • 2 pita breads, toasted, cut into wedges

Marinade:

  • 2/3 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Preparation:

  1. Whisk marinade ingredients in small bowl. Place beef Steak and ½ of marinade in food-safe plastic bag; turn to coat. Close bag securely and marinate in refrigerator 6 hours or as long as overnight, turning occasionally. Reserve remaining marinade.
  2. Remove steak; discard marinade. Place steak on rack in broiler pan so surface of beef is 5 to 7½ cm from heat. Broil 9 to 12 minutes for medium rare (62°C) doneness, turning once. Do not overcook. Remove; let stand 10 minutes. Carve into thin slices.
  3. Combine beef, lettuce, cucumber and onion in large bowl. Add reserved marinade; toss. Sprinkle with cheese and olives. Serve with pita wedges.