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Balsamic Skirt Steak with Red Pepper Relish & Zucchini Salad

A quick and flavorful dish featuring marinated skirt steak, vibrant red pepper relish, and a refreshing zucchini salad, perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Skirt Steak
  • 1 lb skirt steak
  • ΒΌ cup balsamic vinegar for marinating
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for marinating
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
For the Red Pepper Relish
  • 1 cup roasted red peppers, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • Pinch of salt
For the Zucchini Salad
  • 2 medium zucchinis, spiralized or sliced thin
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for dressing
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice for dressing
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

Marinate the Skirt Steak
  1. In a bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Pour this mixture over the skirt steak in a shallow dish. Let it marinate in the fridge for at least 15 minutes.
Prepare the Red Pepper Relish
  1. While the steak marinates, mix together the chopped roasted red peppers, red onion, fresh basil, balsamic vinegar, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl. Stir and set aside.
Whip Up the Zucchini Salad
  1. In another bowl, combine the spiralized or thinly sliced zucchini and cherry tomatoes. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss gently.
Grill the Skirt Steak
  1. Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, place the marinated skirt steak on the grill, cooking for about 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare.
Slice and Serve
  1. Once the steak is done, let it rest for a few moments before slicing against the grain. Serve topped with red pepper relish alongside the zucchini salad.

Notes

You can add a sprinkle of feta or crumbled goat cheese over the zucchini salad for extra creaminess. Leftover steak can be sliced and used in salads for lunch.