Grilled Skirt Steak With Orzo Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Grilled Skirt Steak With Orzo Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Steak; 2 lbs skirt steaks; extra virgin olive oil; 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; kosher salt; fresh cracked pepper; Orzo Pasta Salad; 2 cups orzo pasta; 1/2 red onion, finely diced; 1 cucumber, finely diced; 16 cherry tomatoes, quartered; 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled; 2 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped; 2 teaspoons of fresh mint, chopped; 6 tablespoons red wine vinegar

Servings: persons

Steak
2 lbs skirt steaks
extra virgin olive oil
4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
kosher salt
fresh cracked pepper
Orzo Pasta Salad
2 cups orzo pasta
1/2 red onion, finely diced
1 cucumber, finely diced
16 cherry tomatoes, quartered
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped
2 teaspoons of fresh mint, chopped
6 tablespoons red wine vinegar

1
In a shallow baking dish, season steak with kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper and toss in olive oil and vinegar to coat; set aside at room temperature.
2
Meanwhile, heat a salted pot of water to boiling over high heat, add orzo and cook until al dente, 3 - 4 minutes; drain and set in fridge to cool 15 minutes.
3
Heat grill over medium high heat and grill steaks 2 - 3 minutes per side for medium rare; remove from heat and allow steaks to rest.
4
Remove chilled orzo from fridge and add remaining ingredients along with 1/2 cup of extra virgin olive oil. Toss well to combine and plate.
5
Slice steak thin and on the bias and plate next to orzo salad. Serve immediately.

1224

kcal

Calories

Fat

112

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Steak, 2 lbs skirt steaks, extra virgin olive oil, 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, and more.

Yes, Grilled Skirt Steak With Orzo Pasta Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Grilled Skirt Steak With Orzo Pasta Salad

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Variations & substitutions

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