Mediterranean Steak & Crispy Chickpea Salad

A fresh, high‑protein Mediterranean salad with juicy steak, crispy chickpeas and a zesty lemon‑herb dressing. Packed with flavour, crunch and colour — perfect for a summer lunch.

Prep time: 10 mins  Cook time: 30 mins  Serves: 1–2

Ingredients

For the salad:

• 1 can chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp thyme
• 1 tbsp sweet paprika
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• Salt and pepper

For the base:

• 150 g steak, cubed
• ½ tsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp sweet paprika
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp chilli flakes
• Salt and pepper
• 150 g arugula (rocket), finely chopped
• 4–5 Persian cucumbers, diced
• ½ large red onion, finely diced
• ½ pint cherry tomatoes, halved
• ¾ cup fresh parsley, chopped
• Optional: mint or cilantro

For the dressing:

• ¼ cup olive oil
• Juice and zest of 1 lemon
• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 tbsp dijon mustard
• 1 tsp sumac
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• Salt and pepper

Method

1. Roast chickpeas: Pat dry, toss with olive oil, thyme, paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Roast at 220°C for 27–30 mins until crispy.
2. Cook steak: Season with garlic powder, paprika, oregano, chilli flakes, salt and pepper. Cook in a hot pan for 8 mins or until done.
3. Prep salad base: Chop arugula, cucumbers, onion, tomatoes and parsley.
4. Make dressing: Shake olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, mustard, sumac, oregano, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a jar.
5. Assemble: Add salad base to a bowl, top with steak, roasted chickpeas and herbs. Pour dressing over and toss well.

Notes

• Swap chickpeas for crispy rice or quinoa.
• Use lean beef or chicken for variation.
• Add feta or avocado for extra flavour.
• Great for meal prep — store dressing separately

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