Stir Fried Sesame Beef Salad
Elevate your salad game with this flavorful Stir Fried Sesame Beef Salad, a vibrant fusion of fresh, crisp vegetables and tender, marinated flank steak stir-fried to perfection. This quick and easy recipe combines the savory umami of soy sauce, nutty depth of sesame oil, and a hint of sweetness from honey, while grated ginger and garlic add bold aromatic notes. Tossed with colorful cucumbers, carrots, red bell peppers, and a zesty sesame dressing, it's a hearty yet refreshing dish perfect for lunch or dinner. Garnished with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and optional cilantro, this protein-packed salad delivers on taste, nutrition, and convenience in under 30 minutes. Your new favorite go-to recipe for weeknight meals or light entertaining!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound flank steak
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cucumber (thinly sliced)
- 1 carrot (julienned)
- 1 red bell pepper (thinly sliced)
- 2 scallions (sliced)
- 0.25 cup cilantro (optional, chopped)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Thinly slice the flank steak into bite-sized strips against the grain. Place in a medium bowl.
In the bowl, combine soy sauce (2 tablespoons), sesame oil (1 tablespoon), honey, grated ginger, and minced garlic. Stir well to create the marinade.
Pour the marinade over the steak strips and let it sit for 15 minutes while preparing the vegetables.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the remaining soy sauce (1 tablespoon), sesame oil (1 tablespoon), and rice vinegar to create the salad dressing. Set aside.
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the marinated beef strips in a single layer. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the beef is browned and cooked through. Work in batches if needed to avoid crowding the skillet.
Sprinkle sesame seeds onto the cooked beef and toss to coat evenly. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cucumber slices, julienned carrot, red bell pepper strips, scallions, and cilantro (if using).
Add the cooked sesame beef to the salad and drizzle with the prepared dressing.
Toss gently to combine and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Divide the salad onto plates or serve in the salad bowl. Enjoy immediately!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
470 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.3 g | 41% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.1 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 103 mg | 34% | |
| Sodium | 1126 mg | 49% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.1 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.8 g | ||
| Protein | 36.3 g | 73% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 46 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 638 mg | 14% | |
*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.
