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Mediterranean Steak Bowl

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45 min.
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Jessica Beacom
By: Jessica Beacom Posted: 10/21/20

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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.

Mediterranean steak bowl with hummus in a white bowl and drizzled with herb-yogurt dressing.

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).

A metal baking dish filled with grilled steak sliced thin and cherry tomato and red onion kabob skewers

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Mediterranean Steak Bowl Ingredients

  • Flank steak – May substitute NY strip or sirloin steak or use your favorite cut. Chicken can also be used in place of steak if desired.
  • 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 (Save 10% on all Primal Kitchen with code REALFOODRDS)
  • 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

Want to know more about How to Choose Quality Red Meat? Check out this post

Perfectly grilled flank steak on a bed of lettuce, garlic hummus, and grilled tomatoes, red onion, and diced cucumbers for a Mediterranean Bowl with Hummus

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.

In a white bowl, layers of hummus, crisp greens, grilled steak, and topped with herb-yogurt dressing.

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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Mediterranean Steak Bowls

Prep: 20 min.Cook: 20 min.Total: 45 min.
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Servings: Serves 4

Ingredients

For the Bowls:

  • 1 lb. flank steak (may substitute NY strip or sirloin steak)
  • 1 pint (10 ounces) grape or cherry tomatoes
  • ½ medium red onion, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped (~10-12 cups)
  • 1 large cucumber, chopped
  • ⅓ cup pitted kalamata olives, sliced 
  • 1 cup garlic hummus (or store-bought hummus of choice)
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • Skewers for veggies 
  • 2 tsp. oil of choice (such as avocado oil or olive oil)
  • Lemon wedges and/or torn fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)

For the Herbed-Yogurt Dressing:

  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil or avocado oil
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • 1 large clove garlic, finely minced
  • ½  tsp. dried oregano
  • ½ tsp dried dill
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • 2 tsp. chopped fresh mint (or ½  tsp dried mint)

Instructions

To make the dressing:

  1. Combine all dressing ingredients in a small bowl and whisk to combine. Store in the fridge until ready to use, up to 5 days. 

To make the bowls:

  1. Preheat grill to high heat (about 450℉). 
  2. Pat the steak dry with paper towels and sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper. 
  3. Thread cherry tomatoes and quartered onions onto skewers, brush with the oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. 
  4. When the grill is hot, place flank steak and tomato and onion skewers on the grill. Grill veggies, turning occasionally, for 5-8 minutes or until onions are softened and tomatoes start to blister. 
  5. Grill the steak for 4-5 minutes, then flip and grill an additional 4-5 minutes for medium-rare (6-7 minutes per side for medium) or until an instant-read thermometer reads 140℉ for medium-rare or 150℉ for medium. 
  6. Remove steak to a plate and cover loosely with another plate, or oil and allow steak to rest for 10 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain. 
  7. While the steak rests, divide the chopped romaine between 4 plates or shallow bowls. Top with sliced steak, grilled vegetables, hummus, chopped cucumbers, olives, and feta cheese. 
  8. Drizzle with Herbed-Yogurt Dressing and garnish with lemon wedges and/or torn fresh mint leaves.

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Notes

If you don’t have a grill, you can use the broiler: 

Set the broiler to high and position the top oven rack 6-8 inches from the broiler. Place the steak and veggie skewers on a large, rimmed baking sheet and broil until steak is to your liking and veggies are slightly charred. Cooking time may vary from the directions for grilling depending on how hot the broiler is.

Nutrition Information

  • Serving Size: ¼ recipe
  • Calories: 513
  • Fat: 28g
  • Sodium: 819mg
  • Carbohydrate: 28g
  • (Fiber: 7g
  • Sugar: 11g)
  • Protein: 37g

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Jessica is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist living in Boulder, CO with her husband and two daughters. She's been raising backyard chickens for over a decade. When she's not in the kitchen you'll find her mountain biking, gravel cycling, telemark skiing, and camping.

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  1. AvatarAlma Buehlmaier says

    Posted on 2/2/25 at 8:43 pm

    Question: For the dressing for the plain Greek yogurt, do you use full fat, low fat or fat free? Thank you!

    Reply
    • Stacie HassingStacie Hassing says

      Posted on 2/3/25 at 4:01 pm

      You could use what you want but we used full fat, enjoy!

      Reply
  2. AvatarLeah Deen says

    Posted on 2/5/25 at 6:12 pm

    Love the Mediterranean flare to this recipe! Helped me hit protein goal today!

    Reply
    • Stacie HassingStacie Hassing says

      Posted on 2/6/25 at 9:08 am

      We are so happy to hear it, Leah!

      Reply
  3. AvatarMary says

    Posted on 3/26/25 at 7:03 pm

    This was delicious , I will definitely make it again……

    Reply
    • Stacie HassingStacie Hassing says

      Posted on 4/1/25 at 9:02 am

      Great Mary!

      Reply
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