Description
A refreshing and flavorful Thai Beef Salad, also known as Yum Nua, featuring grilled flank steak and a zesty dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound flank steak
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon chili paste (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 1 cup mixed salad greens
Instructions
- Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Rub the flank steak with vegetable oil, salt, and black pepper. Grill the steak for about 4-5 minutes on each side for medium-rare, or until desired doneness. Remove from the grill and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, and chili paste until the sugar is dissolved. Adjust the seasoning to taste.
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced beef, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, cilantro, and mint. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve the salad over a bed of mixed greens. Enjoy immediately or chill in the refrigerator for up to 30 minutes for a refreshing taste.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute the beef with grilled tofu or tempeh.
- Add sliced bell peppers or avocado for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg