Ingredients
1 lb sirloin steak (about 1-inch thick)
3 tbsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves (minced)
1 tbsp lemon juice (fresh)
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried thyme
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
2 cups cooked grains (brown rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice)
1 cup roasted chickpeas (optional for paleo or keto)
1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
1 cucumber (diced)
½ red onion (thinly sliced)
½ cup kalamata olives (pitted)
⅓ cup feta cheese (crumbled; optional for dairy-free)
¼ cup fresh herbs (parsley or dill, chopped)
For the Tzatziki: 1 cup plain yogurt (coconut yogurt for dairy-free), ½ cucumber (grated, squeezed dry), 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 garlic clove (minced), 1 tbsp fresh dill (chopped), salt & pepper to taste
For the Vinaigrette: 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp honey (omit for Whole30), 1 garlic clove (minced), ½ tsp dried oregano, salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Mix marinade ingredients (olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, oregano, thyme, salt, pepper) and coat the steak. Marinate for 30 minutes to 4 hours.
- Mix all tzatziki ingredients in a bowl. Chill in the refrigerator.
- Whisk together all vinaigrette ingredients in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Sear the marinated steak in a hot skillet for 4–5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.
- Assemble bowls: Layer cooked grains, sliced steak, and all prepared toppings (tomatoes, cucumber, onion, olives, chickpeas, feta, herbs). Drizzle with vinaigrette and serve with a dollop of tzatziki.
Notes
- For a paleo/keto version, use cauliflower rice and omit the chickpeas and honey from the vinaigrette.
- Letting the steak rest after cooking is essential for juicy, tender slices.
- All components (grains, chopped veggies, sauces) can be prepared 1-2 days ahead for quick assembly.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free option, Paleo/Keto option
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Bowl
- Calories: 540 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg