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Thai Beef Salad

Thai Beef Salad is a tangy, slightly spicy salad with plenty of flavorful veggies and tender steak topped off with ginger, sriracha, and lime dressing.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
23 mins
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 292 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Thai

Ingredients

Thai Beef Dressing/Marinade
  • 1/2 cup lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar , packed
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Sriracha
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons fresh ginger , very finely minced
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced
Steak Ingredients
  • 2 pounds skirt steak , trimmed of excess fat
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Thai Beef Salad Ingredients
  • 8 cups romaine lettuce , chopped (about 2 heads)
  • 1 English cucumber , sliced (not peeled)
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes , halved
  • 1/3 cup cilantro , chopped
  • 1/4 red onion , sliced
  • 1/2 cup green onions , thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup fresh mint , chopped
  • 1/4 cup peanuts , chopped (optional)

Instructions

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  1. In a medium bowl whisk together the lime juice, lime zest, brown sugar, vegetable oil, fish sauce, sriracha, crushed red pepper flakes ginger and garlic.
  2. Add half the marinade to the steak, coat well and let marinate for 20 minutes and reserve the rest for the salad dressing.
  3. Add butter to a large heavy skillet on high heat and add sear steak for 4 minutes on each side. Don't crowd the pan as the steak will steam instead of sear.
  4. Let steak rest for 10 minutes, then thinly against the grain and toss in the dressing.
  5. To a large bowl add the lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, cilantro, red onion, green onions and fresh mint.
  6. Toss gently with remaining dressing and top with steak and garnish with chopped peanuts if desired.

Nutrition Information

Calories 292kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 15g (5%) Protein 26g (52%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 79mg (26%) Sodium 773mg (32%) Potassium 675mg (19%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 3777IU (76%) Vitamin C 19mg (21%) Calcium 55mg (6%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 292

% Daily Value*

Calories 292kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 15g 5%
Protein 26g 52%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 79mg 26%
Sodium 773mg 32%
Potassium 675mg 14%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 10g 20%
Vitamin A 3777IU 76%
Vitamin C 19mg 21%
Calcium 55mg 6%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.