Description
A vibrant and flavorful Thai salad featuring tender grilled beef, fresh vegetables, and a zesty dressing made with fish sauce, lime, and chili. Perfect for a light yet satisfying meal with a balance of savory, sweet, and spicy flavors.
Ingredients
For the Salad:
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3/4 lb (340 g) beef tenderloin, rib-eye, sirloin, or striploin, room temperature
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1 tablespoon soy sauce
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Dashes of pepper
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2 small cucumbers or 1 English cucumber, seeded and sliced
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4 oz (113 g) cherry tomatoes, cut in half
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1 shallot, sliced
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1/4 cup (60 ml) mint, loosely packed and torn
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1/4 cup (60 ml) cilantro, loosely packed and torn
For the Salad Dressing:
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1 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce
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1 tablespoon palm sugar, or light brown sugar
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2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
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1 fresh red chili, finely minced
Instructions
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Prepare the Beef:
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Season the beef with soy sauce and a dash of pepper.
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Grill or pan-sear the beef on high heat for about 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare, or cook to your desired doneness. Let the beef rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing it thinly against the grain.
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Prepare the Salad Ingredients:
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While the beef is resting, prepare the salad ingredients. Slice the cucumber, cut the cherry tomatoes in half, and slice the shallot. Tear the mint and cilantro leaves.
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Make the Dressing:
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In a small bowl, combine the fish sauce, palm sugar (or light brown sugar), lime juice, and minced red chili. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
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Assemble the Salad:
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the cucumber, tomatoes, shallot, mint, and cilantro. Add the sliced beef on top.
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Toss and Serve:
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Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.
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Notes
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Adjust the level of spiciness by adding more or less chili depending on your preference.
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You can substitute the palm sugar with honey or brown sugar if needed.
- If you prefer a cooked dressing, you can lightly warm the dressing ingredients in a saucepan before tossing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilled
- Cuisine: Thai