Description
Indulge in this vibrant Thai beef salad, a delightful blend of marinated beef and fresh veggies that promises an explosion of flavor in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef sirloin, thinly sliced
- 2 stalks fresh lemongrass, minced
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
- 1 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 medium cucumber (English), thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tsp chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp sugar
Instructions
- Make the Marinade: In a bowl, mix lime juice, fish sauce, minced lemongrass, chili flakes, and sugar until well combined.
- Marinate the Beef: Place the sliced sirloin in the marinade and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill the Beef: Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Grill each slice for about 3-4 minutes per side until cooked to your liking.
- Prepare Vegetables: While grilling, slice the cucumber and bell pepper and chop the cilantro.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix grilled beef with cucumber, bell pepper, and cilantro. Drizzle remaining marinade over the mixture.
- Serve: Plate your salad and garnish with extra herbs if desired. Enjoy chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute beef with tofu or tempeh.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like shredded carrots or snap peas for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 70mg