High Protein Thai Beef Salad
Elevate your mealtime with this High Protein Thai Beef Salad, a flavorful fusion of tender steak and vibrant, fresh ingredients that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. Perfectly seasoned beef sirloin or flank steak is seared to perfection, then paired with crisp salad greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, refreshing cucumber, and fragrant herbs like cilantro and mint. The zesty homemade dressing, featuring lime juice, fish sauce, soy sauce, and a touch of honey, ties the dish together with bold Thai-inspired flavors. Topped with crunchy roasted peanuts for an irresistible textural contrast, this protein-packed salad is ideal for a quick, wholesome lunch or dinner. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s the perfect choice for those embracing healthy eating without compromising on taste.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Beef sirloin or flank steak
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 4 cups Mixed salad greens
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium Cucumber, thinly sliced
- 0.5 medium Red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro leaves
- 0.25 cup Fresh mint leaves
- 3 tablespoons Lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Honey (or maple syrup for alternative sweetness)
- 1 clove Garlic, finely minced
- 1 piece Red chili, thinly sliced (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted roasted peanuts, roughly chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Season the steak with salt and pepper on both sides.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the steak for 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare or until your desired doneness. Remove the steak from the skillet and set it aside to rest for at least 5 minutes.
While the steak is resting, prepare the salad base. In a large bowl, combine mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, cilantro, and mint.
Prepare the dressing by whisking together lime juice, fish sauce, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and red chili (if using) in a small bowl.
Slice the steak thinly against the grain. Add the sliced steak to the salad bowl.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.
Serve immediately, garnished with chopped peanuts for an added crunch.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1709 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 98.3 g | 126% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.5 g | 152% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 375 mg | 125% | |
| Sodium | 4659 mg | 203% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 68.8 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.3 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.9 g | ||
| Protein | 148.3 g | 297% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 471 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 24.5 mg | 136% | |
| Potassium | 3980 mg | 85% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
