Quite often, I think a simple Greek salad is perfect as is, no adornments needed. But you may notice that in many eateries, from diners to higher-end restaurants, you often get a choice of added protein, usually chicken, shrimp or steak. And it’s true, that extra protein does make a salad feel more like a fully rounded meal.
A few slices of pink, perfectly cooked steak draped across a colorful bowl of Greek salad make a lunch or dinner that knows no season, but that feels particularly nice as the weather warms up. You can serve it up on a big platter or on individual plates.
If you have any kind of leftover steak in the fridge, slice that right up; this is the perfect way to use up those few pieces that aren’t quite enough for a meal on their own.
And if you aren’t in the mood for steak, take a cue from the restaurants and think about swapping in salmon, chicken or shrimp.