Beef Salad

Name: Beef Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 8 oz flank steak, grilled and thinly sliced against the grain; 2 tbsp fish sauce; 3 tbsp lime juice, freshly squeezed; 1 tbsp brown sugar; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 Thai bird's eye chili, thinly sliced (adjust to taste); 1 cucumber, thinly sliced; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, roughly torn; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, leaves and tender stems; 2 green onions, thinly sliced; 4 cups mixed salad greens; 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, roughly chopped

A vibrant and refreshing salad featuring thinly sliced grilled beef tossed with fresh herbs, crisp vegetables, and a zesty lime dressing. This Thai-inspired dish balances sweet, sour, salty, and spicy flavors for a light yet satisfying meal.

30 minEasyServes 2310 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 oz flank steak, grilled and thinly sliced against the grain
2 tbsp fish sauce
3 tbsp lime juice, freshly squeezed
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 garlic clove, minced
1 Thai bird's eye chili, thinly sliced (adjust to taste)
1 cucumber, thinly sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, roughly torn
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, leaves and tender stems
2 green onions, thinly sliced
4 cups mixed salad greens
1/4 cup roasted peanuts, roughly chopped

Instructions

1

In a small bowl, whisk together the 2 tbsp fish sauce, 3 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 minced garlic clove, and 1 thinly sliced (adjust to taste) Thai bird's eye chili until the sugar dissolves. This is your dressing.
2

In a large bowl, combine the 1 thinly sliced cucumber, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1/2 thinly sliced red onion, 1/2 cup roughly torn fresh mint leaves, 1/2 cup leaves and tender stems fresh cilantro, and 2 thinly sliced green onions.
3

Add the 8 oz grilled and thinly sliced against the grain flank steak to the bowl with the vegetables and herbs.
4

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring everything is evenly coated.
5

Arrange the 4 cups mixed salad greens on serving plates and top with the beef and vegetable mixture.
6

Sprinkle the 1/4 cup roughly chopped roasted peanuts over the top for added crunch.
7

Serve immediately while the flavors are fresh and vibrant.

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Questions

Is there a substitute for fish sauce in Beef Salad?

The entry for Beef Salad calls for 2 tbsp fish sauce. In its place: Soy sauce with a squeeze of lime covers the salt and some of the savor. For a vegetarian version, use a mushroom-based soy sauce. Start with the same volume and adjust.

Can I use another cut instead of flank steak in Beef Salad?

Flank, skirt, hanger and flat iron swap freely at the same weight. Slice whichever you use across the grain, or it eats tough. As written, the entry for Beef Salad uses 8 oz flank steak, grilled and thinly sliced against the grain.

Is Beef Salad spicy?

Yes, it is properly hot. The heat in Beef Salad comes from 1 Thai bird's eye chili, thinly sliced (adjust to taste). For a milder plate, remove the seeds and ribs from the chili, or use half; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Is Beef Salad keto-friendly?

A serving of Beef Salad carries 16 g of carbohydrate. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 80 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 16 percent.

Does Beef Salad contain peanuts?

Yes: 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, roughly chopped. The full allergen list for this entry is peanuts and fish. Where the peanuts are a garnish, toasted sunflower or pumpkin seeds give the same crunch. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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