Description
Thai Beef Salad is a refreshing, tangy, and spicy dish made with thinly sliced grilled beef tossed with fresh vegetables and herbs, all brought together with a zesty lime-based dressing.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb (450g) beef sirloin or flank steak
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons chopped roasted peanuts (optional)
- Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 red chili, finely chopped (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Season the beef with salt and pepper. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet or grill pan over high heat.
- Cook the beef for 3–4 minutes per side or until desired doneness. Let it rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, fish sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and chili to make the dressing.
- In a large bowl, combine salad greens, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, cilantro, and mint.
- Add the sliced beef to the salad and pour the dressing over. Toss gently to combine.
- Top with chopped peanuts if using, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use grilled chicken or tofu for a different protein option.
- Chill the salad ingredients for extra crunch and freshness.
- Adjust chili quantity based on spice tolerance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg