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4 servings
15 minutes
12 minutes
Bring bold, fresh flavors to the table with this Grilled Steak with Chickpea-Cocktail Grapefruit Salad! Juicy grilled steak is paired with protein-packed chickpeas, sweet and tangy Cocktail Grapefruit, peppery arugula, and fresh herbs. Tossed in a honey-balsamic citrus dressing and finished with shaved Manchego or Parmesan cheese, this satisfying dish is perfect for a flavorful lunch or dinner.
1 lb. steak (ribeye, or hanger steak)
1 pack (8 oz) Melissa’s steamed chickpeas, rinsed
2 cocktail grapefruit, 1 for segments and 1 for juice
1 cup Arugula
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 shaved cup Manchego or Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tsp honey
1/2 tsp cumin
Salt and pepper to taste
Prepare the Steak
Season the steak generously with salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil. Grill or pan-sear over medium-high heat to your desired doneness (about 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare). Let it rest before slicing.
Make the Salad
In a bowl, combine chickpeas, grapefruit segments, red onion, and parsley.
Dressing
Whisk together the reserved grapefruit juice, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, cumin, salt, and pepper.
Assemble
Toss the salad with the dressing. Adjust seasoning as needed.
Serve
Slice the steak thinly against the grain and serve alongside or on top of the chickpea-grapefruit salad. Finish with shaved cheese
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