Description
- A delicious and incredibly fresh Thai Beef Salad recipe with perfectly seared skirt steak, a vibrant tangy-sweet dressing, and a medley of crisp greens and fresh herbs. A quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Thai Beef Dressing/Marinade:
- 1/2 cup lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, finely minced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced Steak:
- 2 pounds skirt steak, trimmed of excess fat
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter Salad:
- 8 cups romaine lettuce, chopped (about 2 heads)
- 1 English cucumber, sliced (not peeled)
- 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
- 1/3 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 red onion, sliced
- 1/2 cup green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh mint, chopped
- 1/4 cup peanuts, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Make the Dressing/Marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together lime juice, lime zest, brown sugar, vegetable oil, fish sauce, Sriracha, crushed red pepper flakes, ginger, and garlic.
- Marinate the Steak: Add half of the marinade to the skirt steak, coat well, and marinate for 20 minutes. Reserve the remaining marinade for the salad dressing.
- Cook the Steak: Heat butter in a large heavy skillet over high heat. Sear the steak for 4 minutes on each side, being careful not to crowd the pan. Remove from heat and let rest for 10 minutes. Slice thinly against the grain and toss in the reserved marinade.
- Prepare the Salad: In a large bowl, combine romaine lettuce, cucumber, grape tomatoes, cilantro, red onion, green onions, and fresh mint.
- Assemble the Salad: Gently toss the salad ingredients with the remaining dressing. Top with sliced steak and garnish with peanuts if desired.
Notes
- Steak Searing: Use a large, heavy skillet on high heat to get a beautiful sear on the steak. A cast iron skillet works best.
- Steak Resting: Don’t skip the 10-minute rest! This allows the juices to redistribute, ensuring a tender and juicy steak.
- Dressing Flavor: Taste the dressing and adjust. For more heat, add Sriracha. For more sweetness, add honey. For more tang, add lime juice.
- Marinating Time: Marinating for 20 minutes is perfect for infusing flavor without making the beef mushy.
- Serving Fresh: Assemble and serve the salad immediately to enjoy the crisp texture of the greens and the vibrant flavors.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Salads
- Method: Marinating, Searing, Whisking
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of total recipe (includes salad, steak, and dressing)
- Calories: ~590 kcal
- Sugar: ~12 g
- Sodium: ~900 mg
- Fat: ~40 g
- Saturated Fat: ~10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~27 g
- Trans Fat: ~0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: ~18 g
- Fiber: ~3.5 g
- Protein: ~40 g
- Cholesterol: ~95 mg
Keywords: Thai Beef Salad, Steak Salad, Asian Salad, Thai Steak Recipe, Skirt Steak, Lime Dressing, Fresh Salad, Quick Dinner, Dinner Salad, Healthy Salad