Vegetarian Thai Beef Salad
Transform your salad game with this vibrant Vegetarian Thai "Beef" Salad, a plant-based twist on the classic Thai favorite! Packed with bold flavors and fresh textures, this recipe swaps traditional beef for plant-based crumbles, sautéed to perfection and paired with crisp romaine, juicy cherry tomatoes, cooling cucumber, and fragrant herbs like cilantro, mint, and Thai basil. An irresistible tangy lime-soy dressing with a hint of heat from bird’s eye chili ties it all together, while a sprinkle of roasted peanuts adds the perfect crunch. Ready in just 25 minutes, this refreshing and protein-packed dish is ideal as a light yet satisfying main course or side dish for your next meal.
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Ingredients
- 200 g Plant-based beef crumbles
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 4 cups Romaine lettuce
- 1 large Cucumber
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro
- 0.3 cup Fresh mint leaves
- 0.3 cup Thai basil leaves
- 3 tbsp Lime juice
- 2 tbsp Soy sauce
- 1 tsp Maple syrup
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 small Bird's eye chili
- 0.25 cup Roasted peanuts
Directions
Step 1
Heat a skillet over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
Step 2
Add the plant-based beef crumbles to the skillet and sauté for 5-7 minutes until heated through and slightly browned. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
Step 3
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce. Chop or tear it into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large mixing bowl.
Step 4
Slice the cucumber into thin rounds and halve the cherry tomatoes. Thinly slice the red onion. Add these to the mixing bowl.
Step 5
Chop the fresh cilantro, mint leaves, and Thai basil leaves. Add them to the salad bowl.
Step 6
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, soy sauce, maple syrup, minced garlic, and finely chopped bird's eye chili to make the dressing.
Step 7
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Step 8
Add the cooked plant-based beef crumbles to the salad and toss again.
Step 9
Sprinkle the roasted peanuts on top for crunch.
Step 10
Serve the salad immediately as a refreshing main course or side dish.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1310.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1154.5 |
| Total Fat 73.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 17.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 8.6g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2028.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 87.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 26.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 28.0g | |
| Protein 63.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 675.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 24.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3290.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories