Vegan Thai Beef Salad

Experience the bold, vibrant flavors of this Vegan Thai Beef Salad—an irresistible plant-based twist on a classic Southeast Asian favorite. Featuring savory, perfectly browned plant-based beef crumbles nestled atop a crisp bed of red leaf lettuce, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and red onions, this salad bursts with freshness and texture. Fragrant cilantro and mint leaves elevate each bite, while a zesty lime-soy dressing infused with a hint of red chili adds the perfect balance of tangy, salty, and spicy notes. Finished with a sprinkle of crunchy roasted peanuts, this quick and easy recipe is ready in just 25 minutes, making it ideal for a light lunch or a flavorful dinner. Packed with vibrant colors, nutritious ingredients, and robust Thai-inspired flavors, this vegan salad is a game-changer for your next meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 200 grams Plant-based beef crumbles
• 4 cups Red leaf lettuce
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro leaves
• 0.25 cup Fresh mint leaves
• 3 tablespoons Lime juice
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Red chili flakes
• 1 tablespoon Neutral oil (e.g., vegetable or avocado oil)
• 2 tablespoons Roasted peanuts

Directions

Step 1

Prepare the vegetables: Wash the red leaf lettuce and tear it into bite-sized pieces. Slice the cucumber into thin rounds, halve the cherry tomatoes, and thinly slice the red onion. Set aside.

Step 2

Chop the fresh cilantro and mint leaves roughly and keep them ready for assembling the salad.

Step 3

Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the neutral oil. Once heated, add the plant-based beef crumbles and cook until browned and slightly crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and red chili flakes to make the dressing.

Step 5

In a large salad bowl, layer the red leaf lettuce, followed by the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cooked plant-based beef, cilantro, and mint.

Step 6

Drizzle the lime dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.

Step 7

Top the salad with roasted peanuts for added crunch and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1197.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	979.8

Total Fat 64.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 15.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2079.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 69.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.2g	0%
Total Sugars 21.9g
Protein 55.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 527.8mg	0%
Iron 17.4mg	0%
Potassium 2863.0mg	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: 53.9%

Protein: 20.7%

Carbs: 25.5%