Greek Beef Steak Salad With Pita Chips

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 boneless beef top loin steaks, 1 inch thick
• 1/2 cup plus 1 tbsp. prepared italian dressing
• 3 tablespoons crumbled feta or 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• 3 tablespoons minced greek olives
• 2 large pita bread, with pockets
• 8 cups mixed salad greens, lettuces
• 1 cucumber, cut lengthwise in half and thinly sliced
• 1/2 red onion, in thin wedges

Recipe

• 1 combine garlic powder, oregano and salt. press 1-1/2 teaspoon of the seasoning into both sides of beef steaks. in a bowl, add the rest of the seasoning to the italian dressing, feta and olives.
• 2 cut pitas horizontally in half. brush inner surfaces of pita halves evenly with 3 tablespoons of dressing mixture; reserve remaining dressing mixture. cut each pita half into 8 wedges. place wedges, cut sides up, in single layer on large baking sheet. bake 12 to 15 minutes at 350 degrees, or until lightly browned.
• 3 meanwhile, heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. add steaks and cook 12 to 15 minutes for medium rare to medium doneness, turning once. season with 1/2 teaspoon salt.
• 4 in a large bowl, combine the salad greens, cucumber, red onion and reserved dressing mixture. trim the fat from steaks. carve steaks crosswise into thin slices; add to salad and toss. serve with pita wedges.