Spice-Rubbed Steaks with Grilled Gazpacho Sauce / Jill Silverman Hough

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon coarse kosher salt, or more to taste
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
• 2 plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise and seeded
• 1 red bell pepper, quartered and seeded
• 1/2 red onion, cut into 6 wedges through the root
• 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 4 New York steaks, about 1 inch thick, trimmed of excess fat
• 1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves, plus small sprigs for garnish
• 2 teaspoons sherry vinegar, or more to taste
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
• Hot sauce to taste (optional)
• 12 olives (black, green, or a combination)