Description
A vibrant and fresh Thai Beef Salad featuring tender grilled beef, crisp vegetables, and a zesty dressing that balances spicy, sour, sweet, and salty flavors. This quick and easy dish is packed with fresh herbs and crunchy textures, making it a nutritious and satisfying meal perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef
- 300–400g sirloin or flank steak
Fresh Herbs
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup Thai basil leaves, roughly chopped
Crisp Vegetables
- 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 10–12 cherry tomatoes, halved
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar or palm sugar
- 1–2 fresh red chilies, finely chopped, or 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
Optional
- 1 tablespoon toasted rice powder
- 1–2 tablespoons toasted peanuts or cashews, crushed
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef: Season the beef with salt and pepper. Sear it in a hot pan or grill for 3-4 minutes per side until medium-rare or your preferred doneness. Let it rest briefly, then slice thinly against the grain.
- Mix the Dressing: In a bowl, combine fresh lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, and chopped chilies or chili flakes. Whisk until the sugar dissolves completely, creating a balanced and punchy dressing.
- Prep the Vegetables and Herbs: Thinly slice cucumber, red onion, and cherry tomatoes. Roughly chop mint, cilantro, and Thai basil, ensuring they remain fresh and vibrant.
- Toss Salad Together: In a large bowl, combine sliced beef, vegetables, and herbs. Pour the dressing over and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
- Add Optional Finishing Touches: Sprinkle toasted rice powder or crushed peanuts on top for added texture and authentic flavor, if desired.
Notes
- Choose quality cuts of beef such as sirloin or flank for tenderness and flavor.
- Do not overcook the beef; medium-rare preserves juiciness.
- Adjust dressing ingredients slowly to balance flavors perfectly.
- Use fresh herbs for authentic and vibrant taste.
- Keep vegetables chilled to maintain crispness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Grilling / Searing
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Thai Beef Salad, Thai Salad, Beef Salad, Spicy Beef Salad, Healthy Thai Recipe, Gluten-Free Thai Salad
