How to Make Thai Beef Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Thai cuisine is known for its bold flavors, vibrant colors, and fresh ingredients. One of the most popular and beloved dishes in Thai cuisine is the Thai Beef Salad. This dish is a perfect combination of tender marinated beef, fresh, crisp vegetables, and a zesty, tangy dressing that makes it a refreshing and satisfying meal.

What makes this Thai Beef Salad truly special is the combination of flavors and textures. The marinated beef is juicy and flavorful, while the vegetables bring a...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup lime juice
  • 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish
  • 1 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • ⅓ cup fish sauce
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1 stalk lemongrass, smashed and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon sweet chili sauce
  • 1 ½ pounds (1 inch thick) steak fillet
  • 1 head leaf lettuce - rinsed, dried and torn into bite-size pieces
  • ½ English cucumber, diced
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 3 hrs
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 45 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Mix lime juice, cilantro, mint leaves, sugar, fish sauce, green onions, lemongrass, and chili sauce together in a large bowl until sugar is dissolved. Adjust the flavor, if desired, by adding more sugar and/or fish sauce; set aside.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Cook steak on the preheated grill until it begins to firm and is hot and slightly pink in the center, about 4 to 6 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 140 degrees F (60 degrees C).
  • Transfer steak to a chopping board and slice into thin strips; add steak and its juices into the bowl with herb mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
  • Place lettuce in a salad bowl; arrange cucumber on top. Add steak and pour all of the herb mixture on top. Scatter cherry tomatoes over salad and garnish with fresh cilantro leaves.
  • Nutrition

    211 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 25mg
    • Sodium: 1051mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 27g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 19g
    • Protein: 16g
    • Vitamin C: 37mg
    • Calcium: 61mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 557mg