Mediterranean Grilled Steak Salad

Ingredients

• 1.5 lb top blade steak
• 3 tablespoons light olive oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 0.75 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.5 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
• 2 quantity bell pepper
• 1 quantity white onion
• 6 oz baby spinach leaves
• 0.5 cup canned garbanzo beans
• 0.5 cup shredded mozzarella
• 2 quantity lime wedges
• 0.5 teaspoon dried dill
• 0.25 cup Basil

Instructions

1. 1Marinate the top blade steak for at least 30 minutes (or up to 2 hours) in a mixture of 2 tablespoons light olive oil, garlic powder, dried thyme, sea salt, and coarsely ground pepper.
2. 2Preheat a grill to medium-high heat. Grill the steak to your desired level of doneness (e.g., medium-rare to medium). Let the steak rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing it thinly against the grain.
3. 3While the steak is resting, grill the bell pepper (cut into large pieces) and white onion (cut into wedges) until they are slightly charred and tender.
4. 4In a large bowl, combine the baby spinach leaves.
5. 5Arrange the grilled vegetables over the spinach. Top with the sliced grilled steak. Sprinkle canned garbanzo beans and shredded mozzarella over the salad.
6. 6In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon light olive oil, lime juice (from lime wedges), dried dill, sea salt, and coarsely ground pepper. Adjust the quantities to taste.
7. 7Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving.
8. 8Garnish with fresh basil leaves.
9. 9Serve immediately.