Steak with Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

recipe

• Step 1
  Cook the quinoa according to package instructions. It's best to cook in advance & cool fully to enjoy chilled in the salad!
• Step 2
  Wash or peel the cucumber, then dice.
• Step 3
  Wash & dice the tomato.
• Step 4
  Clean the parsley & finely chop.
• Step 5
  Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Pat the steak dry & season all over with salt & pepper. Add your other favorite seasonings like garlic powder, paprika & a dash of cayenne if you have.
• Step 6
  Once the grill pan is hot, add a drizzle of oil. Add the steak & sear undisturbed for 3-4 min, until nice grill marks have formed. Flip & grill the other side for 3-4 more min depending on the thickness, or until cooked to your liking.
• Step 7
  Remove the steak from the heat & set on a cutting board to rest for 5 min. Meanwhile, in a serving dish, add the cucumbers, tomatoes, rinsed/drained chickpeas & fluffy quinoa. Add a pinch of salt & pepper. Toss well to combine.
• Step 8
  In a small bowl, combine the chopped parsley with a few zests of lemon, the juice of 1/2 a lemon & 2 tbsp olive oil per serving. Season with a bit of salt, pepper & oregano if you have. Whisk well to combine & pour over the quinoa salad. Toss it all together.
• Step 9
  Slice the grilled steak & serve on top of the quinoa salad. Garnish with any left over parsley, enjoy!