Greek Steak and Pesto Salad Gyros

Greek Steak and Pesto Salad Pitas

Prep Time: 2 hours

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

1 (2 pound) flank steak, about 1 inch thick

1/2 cup olive oil

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

1/2 lemon, juiced

4 cloves garlic, grated or minced

1/3 cup basil, chopped

2 teaspoons dried oregano

1 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon pepper 

Basil Pesto

2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed

1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

3 tablespoons pine nuts

2 garlic cloves

Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

pinch of crushed red pepper (optional)

Olive Tapenade

1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives

1/4 cup pitted green olives

1 clove garlic, grated

4 homemade pitas or store bought

fresh grape tomatoes, halved

feta cheese, for sprinkling

Instructions

1. Whisk olive oil, red wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, basil, oregano, salt and pepper in a bowl until combined. Add flank steak to a ziplock bag or baking dish and pour marinade ingredients over top. Marinate in the fridge for 2-24 hours, flipping steak a few times to coat with marinade. When you're ready to make the steak, heat the grill to high heat and grill the steak for about 5 to 6 minutes, flip and grill for 4 to 5 minutes more or until your desired doneness. Let it rest for 10 minutes, then slice thin strips on an angle. You can also cook the steak under the broiler!
2. While the steak rests make the pesto. Combine the basil, garlic, and pine nuts in a food processor or blender and pulse until coarsely chopped. With the machine running, slowly add the olive oil and process until smooth. Add the cheese and pulse until combined. Season with salt and pepper, to taste and add the crushed red pepper if using.
3. Warm your pitas over and open flame on the stove for 20 seconds on both sides or in the microwave for 30 seconds. Spread a little of the pesto down the center of the pita and top with sliced steak, sliced grape tomatoes, tapenade and a drizzle more of pesto. Finish with a sprinkle of feta cheese.

*Traditional Pita Bread Recipe Here


 
Blessings to: HalfBaked