Description
A flavorful and vibrant Thai Beef Salad recipe that combines tender slices of steak with a zesty dressing and crisp vegetables, creating a refreshing and satisfying dish with a perfect balance of flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Salad:
- 12 oz flank steak or sirloin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1 small red chili, thinly sliced (optional)
For the Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Season and Cook the Steak: Season the steak with salt and pepper. Sear in a hot skillet or grill pan for 3–4 minutes per side. Let it rest, then slice thinly against the grain.
- Make the Dressing: Whisk together lime juice, fish sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, and sesame oil in a bowl.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, combine salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, cilantro, mint, and chili. Add the sliced beef. Pour the dressing over the top and toss gently to combine.
- Serve: Enjoy the Thai Beef Salad immediately.
Notes
- This salad is best enjoyed fresh.
- For a heartier meal, serve with sticky rice or rice noodles.
- Adjust chili and fish sauce to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
