Thai beef salad recipe for a fresh and zesty meal

Ingredients for Thai beef salad

• 455 g strip steak, trimmed, at room temperature

• vegetable oil

• salt and pepper

• 1 large head butter lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces

• 120 g cherry tomatoes, halved

• ½ English cucumber, halved lengthwise, sliced

• ½ small red onion, halved lengthwise, thinly sliced

• handful fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped

• handful fresh coriander leaves, roughly chopped

• chile-lime sauce

• handful roasted peanuts, whole or roughly chopped (optional)

How to make Thai beef salad

1. Preheat the grill, positioning the rack so that the meat will be 7.5–10 cm from the heat.

2. Line the bottom of a grilling tray with foil for easier clean-up, if desired, then place the grilling rack on top.

3. Place the meat on the grilling rack, lightly coat it with oil, and season with salt and pepper.

4. Grill the meat for 5–7 minutes on each side until medium-rare (err on the side of caution with the time; you can always cook it further).

5. Transfer the meat to a cutting board, sprinkle with salt, and allow it to rest for 5–10 minutes.

6. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, mint, and coriander.

7. Cut the meat against the grain into very thin slices and add it to the bowl. If the meat is still hot, wait a few minutes until it is warm, as hot meat may wilt the lettuce and herbs.

8. Drizzle the salad with enough Chile-Lime Sauce to lightly coat, then gently toss everything together.

9. Top with peanuts, if desired.

10. Prepare to serve, then cover and refrigerate the lettuce mixture and the unsliced meat separately for up to 1 day. The meat can be sliced and added to the salad cold, or warmed in a fan oven at 150°C, if preferred.

11. If the salad will be served within 1 hour, cover the lettuce mixture and meat separately and leave them on the counter for guests to help themselves, tossing their individual portions with the dressing.

Disclaimer
While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.