Grilled Skirt Steak With Orzo Pasta Salad

Name: Grilled Skirt Steak With Orzo Pasta Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 lbs skirt steaks; extra virgin olive oil; 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; kosher salt; fresh cracked pepper; 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

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Recipe by Mike McCarthy

http://www.artofmanliness.com/2011/08/30/skirt-steak-5-different-ways/

READY IN: 40mins

SERVES: 4

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

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

DIRECTIONS

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.
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.
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.
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.
Slice steak thin and on the bias and plate next to orzo salad. Serve immediately.

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