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Juicy grilled steak slices served with chickpeas, red peppers, onions, and parsley in a fresh chimichurri-style salad

steak chimichurri dense bean salad

A bold, protein-packed salad that brings together juicy grilled steak, herbaceous chimichurri, and a medley of nutrient-rich beans. Perfect for meal prep or an impressive dinner dish!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course main dish, Salad
Cuisine American, fusion
Servings 4
Calories 485 kcal

Ingredients
  

Steak Marinade

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound flank steak

Salad

  • 1 bunch flat-leaf parsley roughly chopped
  • 1/2 bunch cilantro roughly chopped
  • 1/2 small red onion diced
  • 1 12 ounce jar roasted red bell peppers, drained and roughly chopped
  • 1 15-ounce can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 15-ounce can into beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco

Dressing

  • 1 clove garlic finely minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions
 

  • Marinating the steak
  • Grilling the steak
  • Preparing the bean salad
  • Making the chimichurri-style dressing
  • Combining all elements and serving

Notes

🧪 Nutrition Information (Per Serving)

  • Calories: 485 kcal
  • Fat: 26g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 34g
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 580mg
Keyword High Protein Salad, Steak Chimichurri Dense Bean Salad, Summer Steak Salad