Thai Beef Salad

This refreshing salad is perfect for summer days or a light, healthy meal any time of the year. With its vibrant colors and unique texture, this Thai-inspired dish is sure to impress your taste buds and brighten up your dinner table.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 lb. hanger steak, grilled or pan-seared to your preference
• 1/2 head of iceberg lettuce, shredded
• 1/2 head of purple cabbage, shredded
• 1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced thinly
• 1/2 carrot, peeled and sliced thinly
• 1/2 cucumber, sliced thinly
• 1/2 red onion, sliced thinly
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh Thai basil leaves, torn
• 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
• 1/4 cup roasted salted peanuts, chopped
• 1 lime, cut into wedges
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 3 tbsp. fish sauce
• 3 tbsp. fresh lime juice
• 2 tbsp. brown sugar or honey
• 1 tbsp. garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp. ginger, minced
• 1 Thai chili or jalapeño, seeded and minced

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat your grill or heat a pan on medium-high heat. Season your hanger steak with salt and pepper on both sides, and place it on the grill or pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until desired doneness is achieved. Remove from the heat and let it rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing it thinly.

2. While the steak is resting, start preparing the veggies by shredding the lettuce and cabbage, slicing the bell pepper, carrot, cucumber, and red onion, and chopping the cilantro, Thai basil, and mint.

3. Combine all the ingredients for the dressing in a bowl and whisk together until the sugar is dissolved.

4. In a large bowl, add the lettuce, cabbage, bell pepper, carrot, cucumber, red onion, cilantro, Thai basil, and mint. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss until all the ingredients are coated evenly.

5. Divide the salad into individual serving bowls or plates. Arrange the sliced steak on top of the salad and sprinkle the chopped peanuts over the top.

6. Serve the Thai Beef Salad with a lime wedge on the side for added citrus kick. Enjoy!

Notes

This recipe is gluten-free and dairy-free.