Grilled Steak with Caprese Quinoa Salad

7 minutesPrep time

11 minutesCook time

5 minutesResting time

910 cal.Per serving

Ingredients for 1

6 oz

Beef (strip steak)

3/4 cup

Quinoa (cooked)

1 tsp

Pesto

1/4 cup

Cherry tomatoes

Mozzarella (mini)

1/4

Lemon

optional

1 sprig

Basil (fresh)

Knife, Frying pan, Stovetop

Step 1
Pat the steak dry. Season all over with salt, pepper & any additional seasonings you love! Drizzle oil over the steak & rub to coat.
Step 2
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Add the steak & cook for 3-4 min, undisturbed. Flip. Continue grilling the steak for another 3-4 min, then remove from the heat. Rest the steak while preparing the quinoa.
Step 3
Heat the quinoa according to package instructions.
Step 4
Halve the cherry tomatoes & mini mozzarella balls. Add them to the quinoa.
Step 5
Add the pesto to a small bowl. Thin out the pesto with a drizzle of olive oil & squeeze of lemon juice until easy to drizzle.
Step 6
Drizzle the pesto onto the quinoa & toss to combine. Season to taste with salt, pepper & extra lemon juice.
Step 7
Slice the grilled steak & serve alongside the caprese quinoa salad. Garnish with basil, if using. Enjoy!