Summer beef salad

Refresh your palate with this vibrant and flavorful Summer Beef Salad recipe. Featuring tender, juicy beef, a medley of fresh mixed greens, crisp cucumbers, crunchy carrots, cherry tomatoes, and zesty herbs like coriander and spearmint. A tangy dressing of fish sauce, lime, ginger, and red hot chili peppers brings everything together for a perfect warm-weather meal.

  • 09 Feb 2025
  • Cook time 10 min
  • Prep time 25 min
  • 4 Servings
  • 14 Ingredients

Summer beef salad

This refreshing and nutritious Summer Beef Salad is perfect for warm weather. It's a harmonious blend of juicy beef, fresh vegetables, and fragrant herbs, all brought together with a zesty lime and fish sauce dressing. Whether you're looking for a hearty lunch or a light dinner, this salad is both satisfying and healthy.

Ingredients:

2 tbsp olive oil
27g
1 lb beef
450g
1.50 cups mixed greens (or salad mix)
100g
1 cucumber
400g
1 carrot
60g
1 cup cherry tomatoes
180g
1 cup mung beans
80g
1 cup coriander leaves
16g
1 cup parsley
90g
1 tbsp fish sauce
16g
1 lime
70g
2 red hot chili peppers
80g
1 tbsp ginger root
16g
1 tsp brown sugar
3g

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Beef:
a. Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
b. Season the beef with salt and pepper to taste.
c. Add the beef to the pan and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, until it reaches your desired level of doneness.
d. Remove the beef from the pan and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing it thinly against the grain.
2. Prepare the Salad:
a. While the beef is resting, prepare the vegetables.
b. Slice the cucumber thinly and julienne the carrot.
c. Cut the cherry tomatoes in half.
3. Assemble the Salad:
a. In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, sliced cucumber, julienned carrot, cherry tomatoes, mung beans, coriander leaves, and spearmint leaves.
4. Prepare the Dressing:
a. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, fish sauce, thinly sliced red hot chili peppers, finely chopped ginger root, brown sugar, and 1 tbsp of olive oil.
5. Combine Everything:
a. Add the thinly sliced beef to the salad mixture.
b. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
6. Serve:
a. Transfer the salad to a serving platter or individual plates.
b. Garnish with additional coriander leaves and spearmint if desired.
7. Enjoy your Summer Beef Salad!
a. Serve immediately.

Tips:

- For the best results, use a tender cut of beef such as sirloin or ribeye, and make sure to cook it to your desired level of doneness.

- Chill the salad for 30 minutes before serving for an extra refreshing dish on hot days.

- If you're not a fan of spicy food, you can reduce the amount of red hot chili peppers or omit them entirely.

- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or red onions for additional crunch and color.

- Toast the mung beans lightly if you prefer an extra nutty flavor.

Your Summer Beef Salad is now ready to serve! With its vibrant colors and delightful mix of flavors, it's sure to be a hit at your next meal. Enjoy the freshness of this nutrient-packed dish and savor the complementary tastes of tender beef, fresh veggies, and aromatic herbs.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size400 grams
Energy
Calories 390kcal20%
Protein
Protein 36g24%
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates 13g4%
Fiber 2.79g7%
Sugar 7g7%
Fat
Fat 27g33%
Saturated 9g31%
Cholesterol 130mg-
Vitamins
Vitamin A 170ug19%
Choline 150mg27%
Vitamin B1 0.17mg14%
Vitamin B2 0.29mg22%
Vitamin B3 6mg38%
Vitamin B6 0.58mg34%
Vitamin B9 50ug12%
Vitamin B12 2.27ug95%
Vitamin C 50mg53%
Vitamin E 1.26mg8%
Vitamin K 45ug38%
Minerals
Calcium, Ca 60mg5%
Copper, Cu 0.27mg30%
Iron, Fe 3.85mg35%
Magnesium, Mg 60mg15%
Phosphorus, P 270mg22%
Potassium, K 840mg25%
Selenium, Se 33ug61%
Sodium, Na 370mg25%
Zinc, Zn 9mg78%
Water
Water 270g-
* 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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