I got really excited when I found this recipe because it pairs some of my favourite flavours together to make one delicious, yet bold salad. Not only do you have the freshness of cucumbers and tomatoes, you also have the sharp taste of feta and olives. Top it off with some stir-fried beef and this is the perfect weekday lunch or dinner.

If you’re looking for a post-workout meal, add some chickpeas (or any other type of bean) to the salad and serve it with a slice of whole-grain bread. Also feel free to switch up the veggies to suit your mood. This dish is super versatile. ????

Hope you enjoy it!

Kelly

 

 

Mediterranean Salad with Beef

Courtesy of Gourmet Nutrition

 

Ingredients:

Greek Vinaigrette

1/2c extra virgin olive oil
1/2c red wine vinegar
1/4c shallots, finely diced
1/4 fresh basil, finely chopped
Salt and pepper to taste

Stir Fry Beef

170g sirloin, sliced
Salt
Pepper
Olive oil
1tsp garlic, minced

Salad

5 small olives, sliced
1c cucumber, large diced
1 c tomato, large diced
1/2c low-fat feta cheese, crumbled
1/2c onion, thin sliced

 

Instructions:

• For the dressing, add all the ingredients into a jar and shake.
• For the stir-fry beef, season beef with salt and pepper.  Preheat a pan on heat and add olive oil.  Sauté until lightly browned, stirring occasionally.  Add in garlic and sauté for 1 minute more.
• For the salad, combine all the ingredients in a large mixing bowl.  Drizzle 2-4 tbsp of salad dressing (you can keep the rest in the fridge) on top and serve.

 

Serves 1 large or 2 small.

 

Nutrition Breakdown

Based on 2 small servings
259.2 calories
28.3g protein
10.5 g carbs
11.6g fat