Grilled Skirt Steak Salad Meal Prep Recipe
If you are looking for Steak Meal Prep Ideas to add to your meal planner, make sure to check this high protein, low carb recipe that is so quick and easy!
Ingredients
- 1 lb sirloin steak or flank steak 450 g
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 6 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cup cucumber sliced
- 1/2 red onion thinly sliced
Optional Toppings
- crumbled feta cheese
- olives
- balsamic glaze
Instructions
Marinate and Grill the Steak
- Mix the olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic, oregano, and lemon in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the steaks to the bowl and marinate the steak for at least 30 minutes or longer if possible. However, consider marinating the steak in a resealable plastic bag for easy handling during meal prep.
- Preheat the grill to medium high heat, and grill the marinated steak as instructed. Let the grilled steak rest for about 5 minutes, then slice it thinly against the grain.
Prepare Salad Components
- Wash and dry the mixed salad greens. Divide them into individual meal prep containers.
- Slice the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion. Portion them into separate compartments in the meal prep containers.
Assemble the Meal Prep Containers
- In each meal prep container, load a portion of the mixed salad greens in one section.
- Add a portion of the sliced grilled steak in another section.
- Place the sliced cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion in separate sections.
- If using, include a small compartment for optional toppings like crumbled feta cheese, olives, or balsamic glaze.
Seal and Store
- Seal the meal prep containers securely to keep the ingredients fresh.
- Store the containers in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
Reheat and Enjoy
- When ready to eat, remove the desired container from the refrigerator.
- If preferred, warm the steak briefly in a microwave or on a stovetop pan.
- Toss the salad ingredients together, add toppings, and enjoy your delicious Grilled Steak Salad!
Notes
- Consider storing the salad dressing separately to maintain the salad's crispiness.
- If you're taking these meal preps to-go, pack a small container of dressing to add just before eating.
- Customize each meal prep container with varying amounts of steak and vegetables based on your preferences.
Nutrition
Calories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 12gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 21mgPotassium: 256mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 888IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 23mgIron: 1mg
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