Description
Sizzling Thai Beef Salad dances with bold, fresh flavors that transport palates straight to Bangkok’s street markets. Crisp herbs, tender grilled beef, and zesty lime dressing create a perfect balance of heat and cooling notes you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb (454 grams) flank steak
Vegetables and Herbs:
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cucumber, julienned
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
Dressing and Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon chili flakes
- 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the protein by coating flank steak with olive oil, soy sauce, salt, and pepper at room temperature.
- Heat grill or stovetop pan to medium-high heat around 400°F for optimal searing.
- Cook steak 4-5 minutes per side, achieving a golden-brown exterior while maintaining desired internal temperature.
- Transfer steak to resting board and allow 5 minutes for juices to redistribute, ensuring tender meat.
- Slice steak thinly against the grain to maximize tenderness and create elegant presentation.
- Whisk together lime juice, fish sauce, honey, sesame oil, and chili flakes in a spacious mixing bowl.
- Incorporate crisp bell peppers, cucumber, tomatoes, and red onion into the zesty dressing, ensuring even coating.
- Gently fold sliced beef into the vegetable mixture, distributing proteins and aromatics evenly.
- Sprinkle fresh cilantro and mint leaves throughout the salad for vibrant herbal notes.
- Finish by scattering chopped peanuts on top for textural contrast and nutty complexity.
- Serve immediately to preserve salad’s freshness and optimal temperature.
Notes
- Choose a well-marbled flank steak for maximum flavor and tenderness, ensuring juicy meat that melts in your mouth.
- Let the steak come to room temperature before grilling to guarantee even cooking and a perfectly seared exterior.
- Slice beef against the grain to break down muscle fibers, creating a more tender and easier-to-chew texture.
- For a lighter version, swap beef with grilled chicken or tofu to accommodate different dietary preferences while maintaining the vibrant Thai-inspired flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg