This vibrant Steak Salad Bowl with Chimichurri sauce is loaded with veggies, high in protein and naturally gluten-free. The perfect meal to enjoy on sunny days!
**This post is sponsored by the Irish Food Board. All opinions, as usual, are my own. **
Speaking about steak, the quality of the meat is crucial when making a great, tasty, juicy steak full of flavour.
And in terms of quality, my personal favorite is Irish Beef.
That's why I immediately jumped on board when the Irish Food Board asked me to create an exclusive meaty recipe.
Why Irish beef is one of the best
There are three main factors that make Irish beef so qualitatively great:
- The innovative agricultural production, which mixes traditional techniques and modern farming methods using cutting edge technology.
- The high-quality Irish cattle comes down to unique breeding practices that have enabled Irish farmers to produce cattle that possess many benefits of different breeds.
- Ireland's grass is particularly rich in nutrients, thanks to the island geographical position and climate. Irish cattle graze the lush green pastures about 300 days per year, and this ensures all the nutrients coming from the grass are passed over the animals.
All the reasons above make sure that this Irish steak salad bowl not only tastes amazingly delicious, but is also loaded up with nutritional value.
Ready in less than 30 min, made with super fresh ingredients and awesomely gluten-free, what could you ask for more?
Best of all, this steak salad bowl is light and refreshing – just the perfect balanced meal to enjoy all summer long.
Perfectly cooked Irish Sirloin Steak served with seasonal baby salad leaves, sweetcorn, carrot ribbons and delicious avocado. Finish off with a drizzle of homemade Chimichurri sauce, and you have the perfect summer meal!
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Steak Salad Bowl with Chimichurri Sauce
Ingredients
For the steak:
- 180 g 2cm high Irish sirloin steak
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove, slightly mashed
- a pinch of sea salt flakes
For the Chimichurri sauce:
- ½ cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped
- 3 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 shallot, chopped
- 3 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 8 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- a pinch of sea salt flakes
- ½ fresh red chili, finely minced
For the salad:
- ½ avocado
- 1 carrot
- 2 tablespoon cooked sweetcorn
- a bunch of fresh organic baby salad leaves
- 1 lime wedge
Instructions
- For the marinade: whisk together soy sauce, lemon juice, and garlic clove.
- Place the meat in a zip-lock bag and pour the marinade all over. Close the bag and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- In the meantime, prepare the chimichurri sauce. In a small food processor, add parsley, oregano, garlic, shallot, sea salt and red wine vinegar. Pulse until combined, then slowly pour the olive oil in and pulse until you reach a nice creamy consistency (you may also leave it chunky if you prefer).
- Remove from the food processor, and mix in the finely chopped chili pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Remove the meat from the marinade, pat dry and season with a generous pinch of sea salt on both sides. Place the steak on a hot grill (or cast iron skillet). For medium-rare, cook for 2.5 minutes on each side, turning the meat every minute.
- Remove the steak from the grill and allow to rest on a hot plate for about 2 minutes, then cut into slices.
- Whilst the steak cooks, prepare the salad. Peel and finely slice into ribbons the carrot. Peel and finely slice the avocado.
- To assemble your salad, arrange a bunch of fresh baby salad leaves in a bowl, top with carrot ribbons, sliced avocado, and sweetcorn.
- Arrange the steak slices in your salad bowl, and top with chimichurri sauce. Serve immediately, with a lime wedge on the side.
The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
Rahul says
nice & easy recipes with good presentations.i love it.
Andrea says
Thank you so much Rahul! Hope you get to make it soon 🙂
Devina Vadera says
I LOVE CHIMMICHURI! Also the presentation looks amazing!
tiffany stuart says
This looks amazing. Thanks so much for the recipe!!
Afroza Khan says
Your food display is on point! I don't eat meat but this definitely gives me some idea for a vegetarian dish 🙂
Ana Ojha says
This dish looks incredibly delicious! I LOVED tour presentation and it is beautifully captured in your pictures!
Chemady says
I have not had the taste of chimichurri sauce before. The recipe is well stated by you.
Blair Villanueva says
After reading your post, I am sold and hungry! You are creative and foodie talented 🙂
Makeup Discourse says
Sumptuous! I love your Pictures Andrea.
Tasheena-Nicole Johnson says
Your presentation is so pretty. This recipe looks mouth watering, I know my son would love this. Perfect for summer
laurakefford says
I love your photography! Makes me super hungry
Tina Basu says
I have never heard of a chimichurir sauce! But the salad bowl looks so so pretty - full of color. And I am sure it tastes even better
Amber Myers says
Oooo this looks so delicious. I love my meat and avocado.
jadoreledecor says
Can I just say... you rocked this post! That salad looks awesome! I've never even considered whether my beef was Irish or not. But maybe I should pay closer attention? Do they sell this in the US? I also voted for your dish in the competition. Best!
Nicole McClean says
I've never had chimichurra before but this looks delicious I think I've found my dinner for Saturday and you've captured this dish perfect! Your photo quality is impeccable
jenny says
Yum, I haven't had chimichurri sauce in years, totally need to try this out for myself!
Anna @ shenANNAgans says
Love the sound of your chimichurri sauce, will be trying this out. Thanks 🙂
Jhilmil says
Didn't yet manage to taste chimichurri sauce, name itself is so striking, shall have to try tasting it someday soon!
Vicky says
This looks delicious, the greenery is making my mouth water.
V ❤️
Christie Brown says
I can't eat this myself, but my boyfriend would die over this recipe haha. I do love chimichurri sauce on corn, though. I'll have to give your recipe a try. 🙂
Christie's Take on Life. xx
Steph gill says
This looks amazing! Could get hubby to do the steak on the BBQ while I make up the rest!
Sarah says
This looks amazing! So good! I love a good steak so I'll definitely have to try this!
Tamsin says
Can I just say, your photos are gorgeous! I don't eat meat but my partner does and would love this.
Michelle Twin Mum says
This looks divine, I'd have to leave the red chilli out of my sauce though, as I am a complete wuss! Mich x
kirstyralph11 says
I love chimichurri steak at the moment in fact I have it for dinner tonight! It such a summer dish and I'll certainly be trying your version x
Jen says
Looks like a really tasty dish, and lovely for summer dining. Irish beef is indeed a great buy and certainly worth looking for. Lovely and tender and full of flavour.
RandomRani says
Looks absolutely fab! Don't eat meat but might make this for my spouse!