Whole30 Bo Bun (Vietnamese Beef Noodle Salad)

Experience a fresh and vibrant twist on a traditional Vietnamese classic with this Whole30 Bo Bun (Vietnamese Beef Noodle Salad). This healthy, gluten-free recipe reimagines the beloved beef noodle salad by swapping rice noodles for spiralized zucchini, making it perfect for those following a Whole30 lifestyle. Tender slices of marinated beef sirloin are seared to perfection and served atop a crisp, colorful bed of lettuce, cucumber, carrots, and fresh herbs like mint and cilantro. Infused with tangy lime juice, savory coconut aminos, and a dash of Whole30-compliant hot sauce, this dish strikes a perfect balance of flavors while staying light and refreshing. Ready in just 40 minutes, it's a quick and wholesome meal that's perfect for lunch or dinner. Serve with lime wedges for an extra citrusy kick!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams beef sirloin
• 90 ml coconut aminos
• 60 ml Fish sauce
• 60 ml lime juice
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 cups lettuce, shredded
• 1 medium cucumber, julienned
• 1 medium carrot, julienned
• 2 medium spiralized zucchini
• 0.5 cup fresh mint leaves
• 0.5 cup fresh cilantro leaves
• 0.5 medium red onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons Whole30 compliant hot sauce
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1 lime wedges

Directions

Step 1

Slice the beef sirloin into thin strips and place in a bowl.

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix coconut aminos, fish sauce, lime juice, minced garlic, and ground black pepper.

Step 3

Pour the marinade over the beef, toss to coat, cover, and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.

Step 4

While the beef marinates, prepare the salad ingredients: shred the lettuce, julienne the cucumber and carrot, and spiralize the zucchini.

Step 5

In a large bowl, combine shredded lettuce, julienned cucumber, carrot, spiralized zucchini, mint leaves, cilantro, and thinly sliced red onion.

Step 6

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain the marinated beef and cook in the skillet for about 5 minutes or until cooked to your liking.

Step 7

Divide the vegetable mixture among serving bowls.

Step 8

Top each salad with sliced beef and drizzle with Whole30 compliant hot sauce.

Step 9

Season with salt as desired and serve with lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1484.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1806.6

Total Fat 106.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 34.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 447.1mg	0%
Sodium 8645.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 71.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.7g	0%
Total Sugars 39.2g
Protein 150.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 752.4mg	0%
Iron 30.5mg	0%
Potassium 4280.7mg	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: 51.9%

Protein: 32.6%

Carbs: 15.4%