When I made my Orzo and vegetable salad https://ajeanneinthekitchen.com/2026/05/26/orzo-vegetable-salad-with-citrus-vinaigrette/, I had a ton left over. Of course I put those to use in a different and delicious way. I made another salad with it. The second salad was a Mediterranean steak salad.
First I marinated my steak in more lime vinaigrette for about 2-3 hours before grilling it.
Once I was ready to grill the steak I assembled my salad. I started with a bed of mixed baby greens, then added some feta cheese crumbles for Larry, and added some grape tomato wedges and cucumber slices.
I added a bed of my orzo salad.
Once the steak was done, I sliced it into thin slices and placed it on top of the salad and topped it all with more lime vinaigrette and sliced green onions. I served it with a warmed pita and hummus and a chilled, crisp white wine on the side. It was a perfect summer’s meal.
Now I have both orzo salad AND steak leftover. I will once again be recreating with them, making another delicious creation out of the leftovers from my leftovers. Larry says he has never met someone who can make so many leftovers from leftovers. It’s a gift. 🙂
I am always thinking ahead and recreating things from what I already have. Waste not want not, right?! 🙂 Have a great day and make everyday great. Life is short. Make the most out of everyday and live life to the fullest. Enjoy the ride. ‘Til next time.
A Jeanne in the Kitchen 