Fast thai beef salad
Savor the vibrant flavors of this Fast Thai Beef Salad, featuring tender beef, fresh mung beans, crisp vegetables, spearmint, and coriander. Enhanced with a tangy lime dressing, fish sauce, and a touch of brown sugar and sesame oil, it's a quick and delicious meal ready in under 30 minutes. Perfect for a healthy lunch or dinner!
- 20 May 2025
- Cook time 10 min
- Prep time 20 min
- 4 Servings
- 14 Ingredients
Fast Thai Beef Salad is a vibrant, fresh, and flavorful dish that combines the zest of Thai cuisine with the hearty goodness of beef. Perfect for a quick lunch or a light dinner, this salad boasts a delightful mix of textures and tastes, ensuring that every bite is a unique experience. With ingredients such as mung beans, cherry tomatoes, and a blend of aromatic herbs, this recipe is a surefire way to bring the exotic flavors of Thailand to your table, in less than 30 minutes.
Ingredients:
Instructions:
- Preheat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Rub the teaspoon of olive oil over the beef and season with salt and pepper.
- Grill or sear the beef for about 3-4 minutes on each side for medium-rare, or cook to your desired doneness.
- Remove the beef from the heat and let it rest for about 5 minutes before slicing it thinly against the grain.
- While the beef is cooking and resting, prepare the vegetables.
- Rinse the mung beans thoroughly and set aside.
- Thinly slice the red pepper and cucumber.
- Halve the cherry tomatoes.
- Thinly slice the shallots.
- Roughly chop the spearmint and coriander leaves if not already done.
- In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, fish sauce, sesame oil, and lime juice. Whisk until the sugar is dissolved and the dressing is well combined.
- In a large serving bowl or platter, combine the mung beans, red pepper, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, shallots, spearmint, and coriander leaves.
- Add the thinly sliced beef to the salad.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything gently to ensure all the ingredients are well coated with the dressing.
- Sprinkle the roughly chopped peanuts over the top of the salad for some added crunch and flavor.
- Serve the Fast Thai Beef Salad immediately. This salad is perfect as a light and refreshing meal on its own or can be served alongside other Thai dishes.
Tips:
- For a more pronounced flavor, marinate the beef in the fish sauce and brown sugar mixture for at least 15 minutes before cooking.
- Slice the beef thinly against the grain for tenderness.
- Toast the peanuts lightly in a dry pan to enhance their crunch and flavor.
- Ensure all vegetables are fresh and crisp to keep the salad lively and vibrant.
- Mix the dressing ingredients separately and then combine with the salad just before serving to retain the salad’s freshness.
- Feel free to add or substitute other fresh herbs like Thai basil for an extra aromatic kick.
- Serve the salad immediately after preparing for the best texture and flavor.
This Fast Thai Beef Salad is not just a feast for the taste buds, but it's also a nutritious and colorful addition to your meal rotation. The simplicity and speed with which it can be prepared make it an excellent option for busy weekdays or impromptu get-togethers. Enjoy the medley of flavors that come together in this dish, from the tender beef slices to the crunchy peanuts, all beautifully enhanced by a fresh and zesty lime dressing.
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | 370 grams |
| Energy | |
| Calories 470kcal | 24% |
| Protein | |
| Protein 40g | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | |
| Carbohydrates 16g | 5% |
| Fiber 4.24g | 11% |
| Sugar 8g | 8% |
| Fat | |
| Fat 33g | 38% |
| Saturated 10g | 33% |
| Cholesterol 130mg | - |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A 70ug | 7% |
| Choline 150mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B1 0.24mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 0.29mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 7mg | 46% |
| Vitamin B6 0.58mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B9 88ug | 21% |
| Vitamin B12 2.27ug | 95% |
| Vitamin C 50mg | 55% |
| Vitamin E 2.41mg | 16% |
| Vitamin K 36ug | 30% |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium, Ca 70mg | 5% |
| Copper, Cu 0.38mg | 42% |
| Iron, Fe 4.30mg | 39% |
| Magnesium, Mg 72mg | 18% |
| Phosphorus, P 310mg | 25% |
| Potassium, K 850mg | 25% |
| Selenium, Se 33ug | 62% |
| Sodium, Na 360mg | 24% |
| Zinc, Zn 9mg | 81% |
| Water | |
| Water 260g | - |
| * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. | |
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