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Grilled Flank Steak with Tomato-Feta Salad

By Jessica Rudolph

Published on May 2, 2023

Time

1¼ hours

Yield

Serves 4

Grilled Flank Steak with Tomato-Feta Salad

Ingredients

1 (1½-pound) flank steak, trimmed2 teaspoons sugar, divided1½ teaspoons Greek seasoning 1 teaspoon table salt, divided1 teaspoon pepper 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 shallot, minced2 tablespoons minced fresh mint 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, divided1½ pounds mixed ripe tomatoes, cored and sliced ¼ inch thick2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (½ cup)

Before You Begin

We developed this recipe using Cavender's All Purpose Greek Seasoning.

Instructions

  1. Pat steak dry with paper towels and sprinkle with 1½ teaspoons sugar, Greek seasoning, ½ teaspoon salt, and pepper. Whisk oil, shallot, mint, 1 tablespoon vinegar, remaining ½ teaspoon sugar, and ¼ teaspoon salt together in bowl. Arrange tomatoes in even layer on large platter.
  2. Grill steak over hot fire (covered if using gas) until browned on both sides and steak registers 125 degrees (for medium-rare), 6 to 10 minutes, flipping every 2 minutes. Transfer steak to wire rack set in rimmed baking sheet and let rest for 10 minutes.
  3. Cut steak in half lengthwise, with grain, then slice each half thin against grain. Transfer to platter. Mix 2 tablespoons dressing with remaining 1 tablespoon vinegar and drizzle over steak. Stir feta into remaining dressing. Sprinkle tomatoes evenly with remaining ¼ teaspoon salt, then spoon feta mixture over top. Serve.
Grilled Flank Steak with Tomato-Feta Salad
Photography by Steve Klise. Styling by Elle Simone Scott.

Grilled Flank Steak with Tomato-Feta Salad

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Time

1¼ hours

Yield

Serves 4

Ingredients

1 (1½-pound) flank steak, trimmed
2 teaspoons sugar, divided
1½ teaspoons Greek seasoning
1 teaspoon table salt, divided
1 teaspoon pepper
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 shallot, minced
2 tablespoons minced fresh mint
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, divided
1½ pounds mixed ripe tomatoes, cored and sliced ¼ inch thick
2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (½ cup)

Ingredients

1 (1½-pound) flank steak, trimmed
2 teaspoons sugar, divided
1½ teaspoons Greek seasoning
1 teaspoon table salt, divided
1 teaspoon pepper
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 shallot, minced
2 tablespoons minced fresh mint
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, divided
1½ pounds mixed ripe tomatoes, cored and sliced ¼ inch thick
2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (½ cup)

Ingredients

1 (1½-pound) flank steak, trimmed
2 teaspoons sugar, divided
1½ teaspoons Greek seasoning
1 teaspoon table salt, divided
1 teaspoon pepper
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 shallot, minced
2 tablespoons minced fresh mint
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, divided
1½ pounds mixed ripe tomatoes, cored and sliced ¼ inch thick
2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (½ cup)

Why This Recipe Works

Sprinkling flank steak with sugar gave it a beautiful mahogany crust after only a short time on the grill.

Before You Begin

We developed this recipe using Cavender's All Purpose Greek Seasoning.

Instructions

  1. Pat steak dry with paper towels and sprinkle with 1½ teaspoons sugar, Greek seasoning, ½ teaspoon salt, and pepper. Whisk oil, shallot, mint, 1 tablespoon vinegar, remaining ½ teaspoon sugar, and ¼ teaspoon salt together in bowl. Arrange tomatoes in even layer on large platter.
  2. Grill steak over hot fire (covered if using gas) until browned on both sides and steak registers 125 degrees (for medium-rare), 6 to 10 minutes, flipping every 2 minutes. Transfer steak to wire rack set in rimmed baking sheet and let rest for 10 minutes.
  3. Cut steak in half lengthwise, with grain, then slice each half thin against grain. Transfer to platter. Mix 2 tablespoons dressing with remaining 1 tablespoon vinegar and drizzle over steak. Stir feta into remaining dressing. Sprinkle tomatoes evenly with remaining ¼ teaspoon salt, then spoon feta mixture over top. Serve.

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