Hearty Steak Cucumber Salad Recipe
Sliced, tender sirloin steak served over crisp cucumber slices, drizzled with a tangy soy-lime dressing and garnished with fresh chives for a refreshing, protein-packed salad.
Allowed for Ideal Protein phases 1 to 3.
Serving size
Ingredients
- ½ lb. Sirloin Steak (or your favorite kind of steak);
- 1 tsp. Oil
- 1 Garlic Clove, Minced
- 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1 tbsp. Fresh Lime Juice
- 1 tbsp Water
- Fresh Chives, Minced
- 1 Cucumber, Sliced
- Sea Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat your grill to 350 F.
Step 2
Season the steak to taste with sea salt and black pepper, and let it stand for about 10 minutes.
Step 3
Sauté the garlic with oil for 1 minute in a small saucepan placed over medium heat.
Step 4
Stir in the soy sauce, lime juice, and water, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 5
Bring to a boil, stirring often, and let it boil for 2 minutes. Then remove the sauce from the heat and let it cool for a little.
Step 6
Grill the steak, grill covered, for 5 minutes on each side (or to the desired doneness).
Step 7
Cut the steak into thin strips, arrange the cucumbers on a platter, and top with the sliced steak and sauce.
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