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

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:

1 lb beef
450g
1 tbsp olive oil
14g
1 cup mung beans
80g
1 red pepper
80g
1 cup cherry tomatoes
180g
1 cucumber
250g
2 shallots
100g
1 cup spearmint
90g
1 cup coriander leaves
16g
2 tsp brown sugar
6g
1 tbsp fish sauce
16g
1 tsp sesame oil
5g
2 limes
140g
1/3 cup peanuts
50g

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Beef:
- 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.
2. Prepare the Vegetables:
- 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.
3. Make the Dressing:
- 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.
4. Assemble the Salad:
- 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.
5. Add the Dressing:
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything gently to ensure all the ingredients are well coated with the dressing.
6. Finish the Salad:
- Sprinkle the roughly chopped peanuts over the top of the salad for some added crunch and flavor.
7. Serve:
- 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 Size370 grams
Energy
Calories 470kcal24%
Protein
Protein 40g26%
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates 16g5%
Fiber 4.24g11%
Sugar 8g8%
Fat
Fat 33g38%
Saturated 10g33%
Cholesterol 130mg-
Vitamins
Vitamin A 70ug7%
Choline 150mg28%
Vitamin B1 0.24mg20%
Vitamin B2 0.29mg23%
Vitamin B3 7mg46%
Vitamin B6 0.58mg34%
Vitamin B9 88ug21%
Vitamin B12 2.27ug95%
Vitamin C 50mg55%
Vitamin E 2.41mg16%
Vitamin K 36ug30%
Minerals
Calcium, Ca 70mg5%
Copper, Cu 0.38mg42%
Iron, Fe 4.30mg39%
Magnesium, Mg 72mg18%
Phosphorus, P 310mg25%
Potassium, K 850mg25%
Selenium, Se 33ug62%
Sodium, Na 360mg24%
Zinc, Zn 9mg81%
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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