Montreal Steak Salad Bowl

4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa or couscous
  • 12 oz (340 g) strip loin steak, about 2 steaks
  • 3 tbsp Montreal Steak Rub
  • 14 cup Smokin’ BBQ Sauce
  • 1 pkg Smokin’ BBQ Sauce Mix
  • 1 12 cups ketchup
  • 1 cup unsweetened apple sauce
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tbsp 2% plain Greek yogurt
  • 4 cups mixed greens
  • 8 cups mixed veggies
  • 14 cup prepared Pesto Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Pesto Sauce Mix
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 2 tbsp pine nuts or pistachio nuts, optional
  • 1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
  • 14 cup olive oil
  • Veggie Suggestions: sliced avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, sugar snap peas, zucchini ribbons

Preparation

  1. Preheat grill to medium-high.
  2. Place quinoa in Multipurpose Steamer with 2 cups water. Cover; microwave on high, 12–15 min.
  3. Meanwhile, rub steaks with steak rub.
  4. Place on grill; close lid and grill until steaks are desired doneness, about 3–5 min per side for medium-rare. Remove from heat and let stand 5 min before slicing.
  5. Meanwhile, in bowl, stir prepared Smokin’ BBQ Sauce with yogurt. In separate bowl, combine quinoa with prepared Pesto Sauce.
  6. Arrange greens, quinoa, and mixed veggies in bowls; top with sliced steak and spoon BBQ Sauce on top.

Nutritional Information

Per serving: Calories 440, Fat 20 g (Saturated 6 g, 0 0 g), Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 730 mg, Carbohydrate 40 g (Fiber 8 g, Sugars 10 g), Protein 26 g.

Tips

Swap beef steaks for 2—350 g pkgs extra firm tofu, sliced into thick steaks.

Perfectly Balance Your Plate

This is a perfectly balanced meal.