How to Make Authentic Thai Steak Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Thai cuisine is well known for its bold and vibrant flavors, and one dish that perfectly showcases this is the Authentic Thai Steak Salad. This dish is a colorful and refreshing combination of tender grilled steak, crisp vegetables, and a zesty dressing, creating a perfect balance of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy flavors.

What makes this recipe truly authentic is the use of traditional Thai ingredients such as fish sauce, lime juice, and fresh herbs like cilantro and mint. These ingre...

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Ingredients

  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 (1 1/2-pound) flank steak
  • ¼ cup fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon chile-garlic sauce (such as Sriracha®)
  • 2 heads romaine lettuce
  • ⅓ cup fresh mint leaves
  • ⅓ cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • ⅓ cup fresh Thai basil leaves

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Sprinkle pepper and salt onto flank steak.
  • Cook steak on preheated grill until desired doneness is reached, 5 to 6 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 140 degrees F (60 degrees C).
  • Whisk lime juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, fish sauce, garlic, and chile-garlic sauce together in a bowl.
  • Mix romaine lettuce, mint, cilantro, and basil together in a bowl; spoon about 6 tablespoons lime juice mixture over romaine mixture. Toss to coat.
  • Cut steak into strips and place strips into remaining lime juice mixture; let sit for steak to marinate, 1 to 2 minutes. Place steak on romaine mixture.
  • Nutrition

    132 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 27mg
    • Sodium: 640mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 8g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 16g
    • Vitamin C: 32mg
    • Calcium: 61mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 504mg