Description
This Thai Beef Salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that combines marinated steak with a vibrant mix of salad greens, herbs, and a zesty dressing. Perfect for a light and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound flank steak or sirloin
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 6 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts or cashews
- 1 red chili, thinly sliced (optional)
- 3 tablespoons fish sauce
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Marinated Steak:
Salad:
Dressing:
Instructions
- Marinate Steak: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, olive oil, brown sugar, and garlic. Marinate steak for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill Steak: Cook marinated steak on a grill pan or outdoor grill over medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes per side. Let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing thinly.
- Prepare Salad: In a large bowl, combine salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, cilantro, mint, peanuts, and chili.
- Make Dressing: Whisk together fish sauce, lime juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, and sesame oil for the dressing.
- Assemble Salad: Add sliced steak to the salad, drizzle with dressing, and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, char the steak on the grill for a smoky taste.
- This salad can also be made with chicken or shrimp.
- Adjust chili to your spice preference or omit for a milder version.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus 30 minutes marinating)
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad, Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 1220mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
