A balanced, vibrant bowl with juicy grilled steak, fluffy couscous, crisp veggies, and a zesty Mediterranean dressing—perfect for meal prep or a satisfying dinner!
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 3–4)
🥩 For the steak:
- 400g steak (sirloin or flank)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt & black pepper
🍚 For the couscous:
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 cup hot broth (or water)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Pinch of salt
🥗 For the bowl:
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/2 cucumber (sliced)
- 1/4 red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/3 cup feta cheese
- 2 tbsp olives (optional)
- Fresh parsley
🍋 Dressing:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp honey
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- Salt & pepper
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Cook couscous
- Add couscous to a bowl
- Pour hot broth, cover, and let sit 5 minutes
- Fluff with fork and add olive oil
2. Cook steak
- Season steak with oil and spices
- Grill or pan-sear 3–5 minutes per side
- Rest 5 minutes, then slice
3. Prepare salad
- Combine tomatoes, cucumber, onion, olives, and parsley
4. Assemble bowls
- Add couscous base
- Top with steak and veggies
- Sprinkle feta
5. Add dressing
- Drizzle dressing over everything
- Toss lightly or serve as is
💡 Tips for Best Flavor
- Let steak rest before slicing (juicy result)
- Use fresh lemon juice for brightness
- Fluff couscous well to avoid clumping
- Slice steak against the grain
🔥 Variations
- Chicken Version: Swap steak for grilled chicken 🍗
- Low-Carb: Use cauliflower rice
- Spicy: Add chili flakes 🌶️
- Extra Protein: Add chickpeas
🍽️ Perfect For
- Meal prep 🥗
- Healthy lunch
- Balanced dinner
⚖️ Approx Nutrition (Per Serving)
- Calories: ~400–550
- Protein: ~25–30g
- Carbs: ~35–45g
- Fat: ~18–25g
🧮 WW (Weight Watchers) Points
- 7–10 points per serving
👉 Lower points:
- Use less oil
- Reduce feta
- Choose lean steak
❓ FAQs
Can I make ahead?
Yes—store components separately.
Can I use instant couscous?
Yes—it’s the same method.
Can I use another grain?
Yes—quinoa or rice works great.