Description
Thai Beef Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines tender beef, crisp vegetables, and a zesty dressing, making it perfect for summer gatherings or weeknight dinners. With its explosion of flavors and eye-catching presentation, this salad is not only delicious but also a feast for the eyes, transporting you to tropical locales with every bite. Easy to prepare and adaptable, it’s sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef sirloin
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili flakes
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef: Slice beef sirloin into thin strips. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook beef for about 3 minutes on each side until browned. Season with salt and pepper.
- Make the Dressing: In a bowl, whisk together lime juice, fish sauce, brown sugar, olive oil, and chili flakes. Adjust flavor as needed.
- Chop Your Veggies: Slice cucumber and halve cherry tomatoes. Soak red onion in cold water if a milder flavor is preferred.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix cooked beef with cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, mint, and cilantro. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently.
- Serve It Up: Plate the salad and garnish with extra herbs. Enjoy immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stirring
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg