Mediterranean Steak Bowl

This Mediterranean Steak Bowl with Herbed-Yogurt Dressing is proof that food served in bowls just tastes better. A bed of crisp greens and veggies provides the perfect contrast to creamy hummus, sweet grilled tomatoes, and tender steak. And the dressing plus a sprinkle of salty feta cheese brings it all together for a restaurant-quality meal at home.

All the textures + All the flavors

Layering textures and flavors are probably the best part about ‘bowls.’ It makes every bite just a little different to keep things interesting.

In this Mediterranean Steak Bowl with Herbed-Yogurt Dressing, perfectly grilled steak is presented on a bed of crisp romaine lettuce and a silky swirl of garlicky hummus while charred red onions and blistered cherry tomatoes mix with crunchy, cool cucumbers for a healthy dose of veggies in a rainbow of colors. And if that garlicky hummus wasn’t enough, you’ll also find a handful of briny kalamata olives and a sprinkle of salty feta along with fresh mint and a generous squeeze of lemon – it all comes together so beautifully, as you’ll see.

And it gets even better.

The Herbed-Yogurt Dressing might seem kind of ‘extra’ with everything that’s already going on here, but trust me, it’s just the thing to tie it all together. It also makes a great veggie dip for snacking later in the week if you happen to have any leftover (or decide to make a double batch, which is a really good idea).

Mediterranean Steak Bowl Ingredients

• Steak – Flank Steak, NY strip, or sirloin steak or use your favorite cut.
• Grape or cherry tomatoes 
• Red onion – May substitute a yellow or sweet onion
• Romaine lettuce – Any kind of salad green will work so use what you have on hand or what you like (green or red leaf, spinach, baby kale, ‘power’ greens, etc.)
• Cucumber 
• Kalamata olives – Look for pitted, sliced olives to cut down on prep time
• Hummus –  Use our homemade garlic hummus or use your favorite store-bought hummus of choice
• Feta cheese
• Oil – We recommend avocado oil or olive oil
• Lemons 
• Plain yogurt – To make this dairy-free, substitute your favorite plain, unsweetened non-dairy yogurt or canned coconut cream (and omit the feta cheese)
• Garlic
• Oregano – Use fresh or dried
• Dill – Use fresh or dried
• Mint – Use fresh or dried
• Salt & Pepper

Other Items You’ll Need: 

• Skewers – If using wooden skewers, be sure to soak them in water for at least 30 minutes before grilling. We love these metal skewers because they’re reusable and no soaking required!
• Grill or Oven with broiler
• Large, rimmed baking sheet

How to Make Mediterranean Steak Bowls

Step 1: Make the Herb-Yogurt Dressing by combining all of the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Step 2: Preheat the grill (or broiler) and then prep the steak by patting it dry with paper towels and sprinkling both sides with salt and pepper.

Step 3: Thread the tomatoes and onions onto the skewers. Brush with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Step 4: Grill (or broil) the steak and veggie skewers until the steak is cooked to your liking and the vegetables are lightly charred.

Step 5: While the steak and veggies are cooking, assemble the bowls by placing a dollop of hummus in each bowl then layering the salad greens, cucumbers,  olives, and feta cheese.

Step 6: While the steak rests, slide the veggies off the skewers into the bowls. Thinly slice the steak across the grain and divide it among the bowls. Drizzle with herb-yogurt dressing and enjoy.

How to Prep Mediterranean Steak Bowls Ahead of Time

Because this Mediterranean Steak Bowl is more salad than not, it’s perfect for meal prepping! You can prep ingredients separately ahead of time to make assembly quick and easy! Bonus: since everything can be served cold there’s no need to reheat – just eat!

Here’s how to make it meal-prep friendly for those weeks when you know you’ll need a quick dinner or lunch:

• Grill the steak and veggies (tomatoes and onions). Once the steak has rested, been sliced, and allowed to cool, place it in a covered container in the fridge along with the grilled veggies.
• Chop the cucumbers and romaine lettuce. Store in covered containers in the fridge until ready to use.
• Make the Herbed-Yogurt Dressing and store in a covered container in the fridge (we like mason jars with these lids for easy, leak-proof pouring) for up to 5 days.
• Whip up a batch of our 5-Ingredient Easy Garlic Hummus and store in the fridge for snacking and these bowls (it makes a bunch and it’s way more budget-friendly than those little tubs in the store).

When it’s time to serve, just assemble your Mediterranean Steak Bowl with Herbed-Yogurt Dressing according to the recipe directions below and enjoy. The bowls may also be fully assembled ahead of time and stored in glass meal prep containers like these for a quick grab-and-go lunch.

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