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In this dish, oregano-seasoned steaks are served alongside a refreshing panzanella that draws on the classic ingredients and flavors of greek cuisine, like crunchy cucumbers, briny olives, and the creamy tzatziki that dresses it all.
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Wash and dry the cucumbers; halve lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces. Roughly chop the olives. Large dice the baguette. Halve, peel, and thinly slice the onion. In a large bowl, combine the cucumber pieces, chopped olives, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper; stir to coat.
In a medium pan (nonstick, if you have one), heat a drizzle of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the diced baguette; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, 7 to 9 minutes, or until browned and toasted. Transfer to the bowl of dressed cucumbers; stir to combine. Wipe out the pan.
Meanwhile, in a small pot, combine the vinegar, sugar, and 1/4 cup of water; season with salt and pepper. Whisk to combine. Add the sliced onion. Heat to boiling on high. Once boiling, cook, stirring occasionally, 1 to 2 minutes, or until combined and the onion is coated. Turn off the heat. Set aside to cool at least 10 minutes. Taste, then season with salt and pepper if desired.
Meanwhile, pat the steaks dry with paper towels; season on both sides with salt, pepper, and the oregano. In the same pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the seasoned steaks. Cook 4 to 6 minutes per side for medium-rare (125°F), or until browned and cooked to your desired degree of doneness.* Transfer to a cutting board; let rest at least 5 minutes.
*The USDA recommends a minimum safe cooking temperature of 145°F for steak. Cook the steaks an additional 2 to 3 minutes to achieve this.
While the steaks rest, reserving 1 tablespoon of the pickling liquid, drain the pickled onion. To the bowl of dressed cucumbers and croutons, add the tzatziki, pickled onion, and reserved pickling liquid; stir to combine. Taste, then season with salt and pepper if desired. Find the lines of muscle (or grain) on the rested steaks; slice crosswise against the grain. Serve the sliced steaks with the finished panzanella. Enjoy!
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