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Grilled Skirt Steak with Lemon Herb Couscous Salad

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  • Author: Mari
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Description

This vibrant and flavorful Grilled Skirt Steak with Lemon Herb Couscous Salad features juicy marinated steak grilled to perfection and served with a refreshing Israeli couscous salad full of herbs, cucumber, scallions, and feta. It’s the perfect summer dinner—easy, fresh, and ready in under an hour!

Ingredients

For the Skirt Steak & Marinade:

  • 1/2 cup olive oil

  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (plus more for serving)

  • 1 tbsp honey

  • 4 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard

  • 1 tsp dried oregano

  • 1 3/4 tsp kosher salt

  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

  • 1 1/2 lbs skirt steak

  • Flaky sea salt, for serving (optional)

For the Lemon Herb Couscous Salad:

  • 1 cup dry Israeli couscous

  • 1 mini cucumber, chopped

  • 4 scallions, chopped

  • 1/4 cup fresh dill, finely chopped

  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped

  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta (or non-dairy alternative)

Instructions

  1. Make the Marinade:

    • In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, garlic, Dijon mustard, oregano, salt, and pepper.

    • Place skirt steak in a shallow dish. Pour half the marinade over it, coating well. Cover and marinate at room temp for 30–45 minutes (or refrigerate up to 2 hours, then bring to room temp before grilling).

  2. Prepare the Couscous Salad:

    • Cook couscous according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water. Let it drain well and pat dry.

    • Toss couscous with remaining marinade, cucumber, scallions, dill, parsley, and feta. Season to taste and refrigerate until serving.

  3. Grill the Steak:

    • Preheat grill to medium-high heat (450°–500°F).

    • Grill steak 3–4 minutes per side or until desired doneness.

    • Let steak rest for 10 minutes before slicing against the grain. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and squeeze with fresh lemon juice before serving.

 

Notes

  • Letting the steak rest helps retain juices—don’t skip it!

  • Couscous salad can be made ahead and refrigerated.

  • Add grilled vegetables or swap feta for goat cheese for variation.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Marinating: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: American, Mediterranean-inspired

Find it online: https://yumandjoy.com/grilled-skirt-steak-with-lemon-herb-couscous-salad/