Description
Enjoy the vibrant and refreshing flavors of this Thai Beef Salad, featuring tender beef sirloin, crisp vegetables, and a zesty lime dressing. Perfect for summer gatherings or a quick weeknight dinner, this dish is not only visually stunning but also customizable based on your preferences. With a delightful combination of textures and tastes, this salad will leave you craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef sirloin
- 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 3 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate the Beef: Slice the sirloin into thin strips and combine with fish sauce, sugar, lime juice, and chili flakes in a bowl. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Sear the Beef: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated beef strips in batches and cook for about 3-4 minutes until browned but juicy.
- Prepare the Vegetables: In a large bowl, combine cucumber slices, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.
- Create the Dressing: Whisk together remaining lime juice, fish sauce, and sugar in a small bowl. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Toss Everything Together: Pour dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss gently to coat. Top with warm sliced beef and sprinkle with peanuts if using.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad serving (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg