Thai beef salad

Discover the vibrant flavors of Thai Beef Salad, featuring tender beef, fresh lettuce, crunchy mung beans, bell pepper, and a fragrant mix of coriander, spearmint, and shallots. Dressed in a zesty lime juice blend with fish sauce, soy sauce, garlic, and fiery red chili peppers, this refreshing salad is perfect for a light yet satisfying meal.

  • 24 Mar 2025
  • Cook time 8 min
  • Prep time 25 min
  • 4 Servings
  • 13 Ingredients

Thai beef salad

Thai Beef Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that marries tender slices of beef with fresh vegetables and a zesty dressing. It's perfect for those looking for a light yet flavorful meal that is quick and easy to prepare. The combination of lime juice, soy sauce, and fish sauce gives the salad a distinctively Thai taste, making it a hit at any gathering or as a satisfying weeknight dinner.

Ingredients:

1 lb beef
450g
4 cups lettuce
300g
1 red pepper
80g
1/2 cup mung beans
40g
6 shallots
300g
1/4 cup coriander leaves
3.75g
1/3 cup spearmint
30g
1/3 cup lime juice
72g
1 tsp fish sauce
5g
1 tsp soy sauce
5g
2 garlic cloves
6g
2 red hot chili peppers
80g
1 tsp sugar
5g

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Beef:
- Start by grilling or pan-searing the beef until it’s cooked to your preferred level of doneness. Allow it to rest for 5 minutes, then slice it thinly against the grain.
2. Prepare the Vegetables:
- While the beef is cooking, wash and chop the lettuce into bite-sized pieces.
- Julienne the red pepper and thinly slice the shallots.
- Rinse the mung beans thoroughly.
3. Chop the Herbs:
- Roughly chop the coriander leaves and spearmint.
4. Make the Dressing:
- In a small bowl, combine the lime juice, fish sauce, soy sauce, minced garlic, finely chopped red hot chili peppers, and sugar. Mix well until the sugar is dissolved.
5. Assemble the Salad:
- In a large salad bowl, combine the lettuce, red pepper, mung beans, shallots, coriander leaves, and spearmint.
- Add the sliced beef on top of the salad.
6. Dress the Salad:
- Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss everything together to ensure even distribution of the dressing.
7. Serve:
- Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh, flavorful, and vibrant Thai Beef Salad!

Tips:

- Select a good quality beef cut like sirloin or ribeye for the best flavor and tenderness.

- Allow the beef to marinate in the dressing for at least 15-30 minutes before cooking to enhance the flavor.

- Slice the beef as thinly as possible against the grain to ensure tenderness.

- Feel free to adjust the amount of chili peppers based on your heat tolerance.

- Use the freshest vegetables and herbs for a bright, crisp texture.

- Taste the dressing and adjust the lime juice, sugar, and fish sauce to balance the flavors according to your preference.

With its zesty and refreshing combination of ingredients, Thai Beef Salad is an excellent choice for a nutritious and flavorful meal. By following these tips and using high-quality fresh ingredients, you'll be able to create a dish that's not only delicious but also authentically Thai. Whether you are serving it for a special occasion or a casual meal, this salad is sure to impress.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size350 grams
Energy
Calories 400kcal20%
Protein
Protein 36g25%
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates 16g4%
Fiber 3.45g9%
Sugar 9g9%
Fat
Fat 22g25%
Saturated 8g28%
Cholesterol 130mg-
Vitamins
Vitamin A 320ug36%
Choline 150mg27%
Vitamin B1 0.20mg17%
Vitamin B2 0.32mg25%
Vitamin B3 6mg37%
Vitamin B6 0.69mg41%
Vitamin B9 80ug19%
Vitamin B12 2.26ug94%
Vitamin C 77mg83%
Vitamin E 1.30mg9%
Vitamin K 110ug89%
Minerals
Calcium, Ca 70mg5%
Copper, Cu 0.21mg24%
Iron, Fe 4.11mg37%
Magnesium, Mg 55mg13%
Phosphorus, P 280mg23%
Potassium, K 750mg22%
Selenium, Se 33ug61%
Sodium, Na 250mg17%
Zinc, Zn 9mg77%
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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