Description
A vibrant salad combining tender beef with fresh vegetables and a zesty dressing, perfect for a light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef sirloin, thinly sliced
- 2 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, and chili flakes; mix well.
- Marinate the beef in this mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- While the beef is marinating, prepare the salad by combining salad greens, cucumber, carrot, bell pepper, onion, cilantro, and mint in a large bowl.
- Grill or pan-fry the marinated beef until cooked to your preference.
- Allow the beef to rest for a few minutes, then slice it.
- Top the salad with the sliced beef and drizzle with any remaining marinade.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lime juice before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container but keep beef and vegetables separate for best freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Thai salad, beef salad, healthy meal, light dish, fresh ingredients