Montreal Steak Salad Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa or couscous
- 12 oz (340 g) strip loin steak, about 2 steaks
- 3 tbsp Montreal Steak Rub
- 1⁄4 cup Smokin’ BBQ Sauce
- 1 pkg Smokin’ BBQ Sauce Mix
- 1 1⁄2 cups ketchup
- 1 cup unsweetened apple sauce
- 1 cup water
- 2 tbsp 2% plain Greek yogurt
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 8 cups mixed veggies
- 1⁄4 cup prepared Pesto Sauce
- 2 tbsp Pesto Sauce Mix
- 2 tbsp water
- 2 tbsp pine nuts or pistachio nuts, optional
- 1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- 1⁄4 cup olive oil
- Veggie Suggestions: sliced avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, sugar snap peas, zucchini ribbons
Preparation
- Preheat grill to medium-high.
- Place quinoa in Multipurpose Steamer with 2 cups water. Cover; microwave on high, 12–15 min.
- Meanwhile, rub steaks with steak rub.
- Place on grill; close lid and grill until steaks are desired doneness, about 3–5 min per side for medium-rare. Remove from heat and let stand 5 min before slicing.
- Meanwhile, in bowl, stir prepared Smokin’ BBQ Sauce with yogurt. In separate bowl, combine quinoa with prepared Pesto Sauce.
- Arrange greens, quinoa, and mixed veggies in bowls; top with sliced steak and spoon BBQ Sauce on top.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: Calories 440, Fat 20 g (Saturated 6 g, 0 0 g), Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 730 mg, Carbohydrate 40 g (Fiber 8 g, Sugars 10 g), Protein 26 g.
Tips
Swap beef steaks for 2—350 g pkgs extra firm tofu, sliced into thick steaks.
Perfectly Balance Your Plate
This is a perfectly balanced meal.