Fattoush Salad with Steak Kebabs

By lorik

Ingredients

• FOR THE SALAD, WHISK:
• Makes 4 servings
• Total time: 30 minutes
• Minced zest of 1 lemon
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp. minced fresh garlic
• 3/4 tsp. each ground sumac and cumin
• 1/2 tsp. honey
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• COMBINE:
• 1 bag chopped romaine lettuce (10 oz., 8 cups)
• 1 –2 large tomatoes, sliced and quartered (1 lb.)
• 1 1/2 cups seeded, sliced cucumber
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
• 1/2 cup fresh mint (leaves whole)
• 1/2 cup fresh parsley (leaves whole)
• FOR THE KEBABS, TOSS:
• 1 1/2 lb. top sirloin steak, cut into 16 cubes
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 2 pitas (6-inch), brushed with olive oil and seasoned with salt and black pepper
• Roasted Chickpeas:
• 1 can chickpeas (15 oz.), drained and rinsed
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 tsp. ground sumac (optional)
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Details

Adapted from cuisineathome.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat grill to medium-high. Brush grill grate with oil.

For the salad, whisk together zest, lemon juice, 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, sumac, cumin, and honey; season with salt and pepper. Combine romaine, tomato, cucumber, onion, mint, and parsley.

For the kebabs, toss steak with 2 Tbsp. olive oil and thread four cubes onto each of four skewers; season with salt and pepper. Grill kebabs, covered, 2 minutes. Flip kebabs and grill 2 minutes more for medium-rare. Grill pitas until marks appear, 1 minute per side.

To serve, cut pitas into bite-sized pieces and add to salad; toss with vinaigrette. Divide salad among bowls; top with kebabs and Roasted Chickpeas.

Per serving: 573 cal; 34g total fat (8g sat); 83mg chol; 279mg sodium; 30g carb; 4g fiber; 36g protein

For the Chickpeas:
Preheat oven to 400°.

Dry chickpeas with paper towels to absorb moisture. Remove and discard skins from the chickpeas. Toss chickpeas with oil and sumac; season with salt and pepper. Transfer chickpeas to a baking sheet and bake until crispy, 40 minutes.

Per serving: 110 cal; 5g total fat (1g sat); 0mg chol; 121mg sodium; 13g carb; 0g fiber; 4g protein