Yum Nua Thai Beef Salad
Bursting with vibrant flavors and fresh ingredients, Yum Nua Thai Beef Salad is a quintessential Thai dish that perfectly balances spicy, tangy, and savory elements. Tender slices of grilled beef sirloin are paired with crisp vegetables like cucumber and cherry tomatoes, aromatic herbs including cilantro and mint, and the bold kick of Thai bird’s eye chili. The zesty dressing, made with lime juice, fish sauce, and palm sugar, brings everything together for an unforgettable flavor experience. Ready in just 25 minutes, this refreshing, protein-packed salad is perfect as a light lunch or a show-stopping side dish for your next dinner. Whether you’re a fan of Thai cuisine or looking to explore something new, this easy-to-make recipe will transport your taste buds straight to the streets of Thailand.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams beef sirloin
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon palm sugar
- 2 pieces Thai bird's eye chili
- 2 pieces shallot
- 8 pieces cherry tomatoes
- 1 piece cucumber
- 1 handful fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 handful fresh mint leaves
- 2 stalks spring onion
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Season the beef sirloin on both sides with salt and black pepper. Let it sit for 5 minutes to absorb the seasoning.
Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Add 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil.
Sear the beef for 2-3 minutes on each side (medium-rare) or longer if desired. Remove from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing it thinly against the grain.
In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by combining lime juice, fish sauce, palm sugar, and finely chopped Thai bird's eye chili. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
Slice shallots thinly, halve the cherry tomatoes, and cut the cucumber into thin rounds. Chop the spring onions into small pieces.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced beef, shallots, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, cilantro leaves, mint leaves, and spring onions.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
Serve the Yum Nua on a plate or shallow bowl, garnished with additional fresh herbs if desired. Enjoy immediately!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
496 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 22.1 g | 28% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.4 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 122 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 1864 mg | 81% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 26.3 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.7 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.1 g | ||
| Protein | 50.9 g | 102% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 126 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 6.3 mg | 35% | |
| Potassium | 1330 mg | 28% | |
*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.
