Marinated Flank Steak with Lemony Arugula and Feta Salad from 'Kitchen Garden Cookbook'

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更新April 09, 2019
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Jeanne Kelley's marinated and grilled flank steak with arugula salad comes from the "Spring" chapter in her newKitchen Garden Cookbook. But with its clean flavors and almost effortless preparation, the dish lands squarely in the realm of summer cooking. Besides, arugula grows year-round in many places, and decent baby varieties are available in abundance if you can't grow any yourself. What really makes this dish stand out, however, is not the arugula—the real winner is Kelley's exotic, tangy sumac and lemon mixture that performs double duty as marinade and salad dressing.

Why I picked this recipe:Grilled steak is one of my favorite summer comfort foods. Adding a garden-fresh arugula and feta salad is the perfect way to turn that staple into a meal.

What worked:Peppery arugula is a fine match for the rich steak and salty feta, and the bright sumac-lemon marinade-dressing hybrid lifts the dish to a higher dimension.

What didn't:Not a single problem.

Suggested tweaks:You could substitute tender dandelion greens or lacinato kale should you want to switch things up, salad-wise. You can, of course, also grill a different steak (or even bone-in, skin-on chicken) if you feel so inclined. You'll need to adjust the cooking time.

Reprinted with permission fromKitchen Garden Cookbook: Celebrating the homegrown and homemadeby Jeanne Kelley. Copyright 2013. Published by Weldon Owen. All rights reserved. Available wherever books are sold.

Recipe Details

Marinated Flank Steak with Lemony Arugula and Feta Salad from 'Kitchen Garden Cookbook'

Active30 mins
Total45 mins
服务4 servings

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  • 2tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil

  • 2tablespoonsfresh lemon juice

  • 2clovesgarlic, pressed

  • 2teaspoonsground cumin

  • 2teaspoonsgroundsumac

  • 1 pound (450g)flank steak

  • Kosher saltand freshly ground pepper

  • 2cups(2 ounces; 60g)arugula leaves

  • 2green onions, thinly sliced

  • 2tablespoonsfresh flat-leaf parsley leaves

  • 1/2cup(2 ounces; 60g)crumbled feta cheese

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, and sumac. Place the steak on a plate. Spoon half of the dressing over both sides of the steak, then sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper. Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes (or cover and refrigerate overnight).

  2. Prepare a medium fire for direct-heat cooking in a charcoal or gas grill. Arrange the steak on the grill rack directly over the fire and grill, turning once, until seared on both sides and medium-rare inside, about 8 minutes.

  3. Transfer the steak to a cutting board and let rest for at least 5 minutes. In a bowl, combine the arugula, green onion, parsley, and feta and drizzle the remaining dressing over the top. Season with salt and pepper and toss together well. Slice the steak, arrange the slices on a platter, top with the arugula salad, and serve.

Nutrition Facts(per serving)
281 Calories
18g Fat
4g Carbs
27g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount per serving
Calories 281
% Daily Value*
Total Fat18g 22%
Saturated Fat 6g 31%
Cholesterol81mg 27%
Sodium468mg 20%
Total Carbohydrate4g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
总糖1克
Protein27g
Vitamin C 10mg 48%
Calcium 140mg 11%
Iron 3mg 17%
Potassium 443mg 9%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

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