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Moroccan Skirt Steak Salad With Chermoula

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Fragrant, herbaceous chermoula sauce acts as both a marinade and a dressing for this pretty, Moroccan-inspired salad of carrot ribbons, crisp cucumbers, tangy feta, and bright pomegranate seeds.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    1 1/2 hours

  • Yield

    Serves 4

Ingredients

For the skirt steak:

1 pound skirt steak, sliced crosswise into 5–6-inch-long pieces
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Vegetable oil (for grill)

For the salad:

2 medium carrots, shaved into long thin ribbons
2 small Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced into rounds
6 cups baby arugula
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup (packed) mixed herb leaves, such as parsley, cilantro, and mint, divided
1/2 cup Blender Chermoula Sauce, divided
1/4 cup crumbled feta
1/4 cup pomegranate seeds

Preparation

  1. Marinate and grill the steak:

    Step 1

    Season steak with salt and pepper. Place steak in a large resealable bag or bowl. Pour chermoula over, toss to coat, then let rest at room temperature at least 1 hour.

    Step 2

    Prepare a grill for medium-high heat or heat grill pan over medium-high; lightly oil grate or pan. Remove steak from marinade; discard marinade. Grill steak until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center registers 125°F, 2–3 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 10 minutes before slicing against the grain.

  2. Assemble the salad:

    Step 3

    Toss carrots, cucumbers, arugula, salt, pepper, 1/2 cup herbs, and 1/4 cup chermoula sauce in a large bowl. Divide salad among 4 plates. Top with steak and remaining 1/2 cup herbs. Drizzle salads with remaining 1/4 cup chermoula sauce. Top with feta and pomegranate seeds.

  3. Do Ahead

    Step 4

    Steak can be marinated 10 hours ahead; chill in bag. Let steak come to room temperature at least 1 hour before cooking.

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