Quick and Easy Thai Beef Salad
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this vibrant and flavorful Quick and Easy Thai Beef Salad! Tender slices of perfectly seared beef sirloin are paired with crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, and refreshing cucumber, all brought to life with a zesty lime and fish sauce dressing that’s perfectly balanced with a hint of sweetness and spice. Fresh cilantro and mint add an aromatic flourish, making every bite a delightful explosion of Thai-inspired flavors. Ready in just 30 minutes, this wholesome, low-carb salad is perfect for busy nights, summer gatherings, or a light yet satisfying lunch. Serve it as a standalone dish or pair it with jasmine rice for a more filling meal—this versatile salad is bound to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams beef sirloin or flank steak
- 1 head romaine lettuce
- 1 medium cucumber
- 250 grams cherry tomatoes
- 1 small red onion
- 15 grams fresh cilantro leaves
- 15 grams fresh mint leaves
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 small red chili, finely sliced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
Season both sides of the beef steak with a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil.
Sear the beef for 3-4 minutes on each side for medium-rare, or longer according to your desired doneness.
Remove the beef from the pan and let it rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.
While the beef cools, prepare the vegetables. Rinse and chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Slice the cucumber and red onion thinly. Halve the cherry tomatoes.
In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, fish sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, and the sliced red chili to make the dressing.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the lettuce, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, and mint leaves.
Add the sliced beef to the salad and pour the dressing over it. Toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
Serve immediately on a platter or individual plates, garnished with extra cilantro and mint, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1147 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 64.5 g | 83% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.0 g | 95% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 17.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 225 mg | 75% | |
| Sodium | 3452 mg | 150% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 58.8 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.5 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.6 g | ||
| Protein | 95.7 g | 191% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 426 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 17.1 mg | 95% | |
| Potassium | 3665 mg | 78% | |
*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.
