Spicy Thai Beef Salad

Experience the vibrant flavors of Thailand with this Spicy Thai Beef Salad—a refreshing, protein-packed dish that's bursting with bold and zesty notes. Perfectly seared beef sirloin steak is thinly sliced and paired with a crisp medley of romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion, creating a colorful base for this flavorful salad. Fresh cilantro, mint, and finely chopped lemongrass add an aromatic twist, while a fiery dressing made with bird's eye chili, lime juice, and fish sauce ties it all together. This quick and easy recipe, ready in just 30 minutes, is ideal for a light lunch or a show-stopping appetizer. Garnish with extra herbs or lime wedges for an irresistible, restaurant-quality presentation. Your search for the perfect Thai-inspired salad ends here!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 450 grams beef sirloin steak
• 1 head romaine lettuce
• 200 grams cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium cucumber
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 30 grams fresh cilantro leaves
• 20 grams fresh mint leaves
• 1 stalk lemongrass stalks
• 2 pieces bird's eye chili
• 3 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Season the beef sirloin steak with salt and black pepper on both sides.

Step 2

Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat, add the vegetable oil, and cook the steak for 3-4 minutes on each side until it reaches your desired level of doneness. Remove the steak from the pan and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.

Step 3

While the steak is resting, prepare the salad base. Wash and chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Halve the cherry tomatoes, thinly slice the cucumber, and finely slice the red onion. Add these ingredients to a large mixing bowl.

Step 4

Finely chop the fresh cilantro, fresh mint leaves, and lemongrass stalk (discarding the tough outer layer). Add them to the bowl with the vegetables.

Step 5

For the dressing, finely chop the bird's eye chili and combine it with lime juice, fish sauce, and granulated sugar in a small bowl. Mix well until the sugar dissolves.

Step 6

Slice the rested steak thinly and add the slices to the mixing bowl with the salad ingredients.

Step 7

Pour the spicy dressing over the salad and gently toss to ensure everything is evenly coated.

Step 8

Serve the Spicy Thai Beef Salad immediately as a light meal or appetizer. Garnish with additional herbs or lime wedges, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1782.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1356.4

Total Fat 63.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 22.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.0g
Cholesterol 315mg	0%
Sodium 4150.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 72.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.8g	0%
Total Sugars 24.2g
Protein 134.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 514.9mg	0%
Iron 24.1mg	0%
Potassium 4342.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.0%

Protein: 38.3%

Carbs: 20.7%