Cook the Book: Thai Beef Salad

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Health score
100%
Cook the Book: Thai Beef Salad
45 min.
4
325kcal

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Welcome to a culinary adventure that brings the vibrant flavors of Thailand right to your kitchen! This Thai Beef Salad is not just a feast for the eyes but also a celebration of health and freshness. With a perfect balance of protein, healthy fats, and vibrant vegetables, this dish is designed to tantalize your taste buds while keeping your health in check.

Imagine tender slices of skirt or flank steak, grilled to perfection, and paired with a medley of fresh herbs like mint, cilantro, and Thai basil. The crispness of cucumber and the crunch of mixed greens create a delightful texture that complements the savory beef. Drizzled with a zesty dressing made from lime juice, fish sauce, and a hint of sugar, this salad is a harmonious blend of sweet, sour, and spicy flavors that will transport you straight to the bustling streets of Thailand.

Not only is this dish gluten-free and dairy-free, but it also boasts a remarkable health score of 100, making it an excellent choice for a nutritious lunch or a light main course. Ready in just 45 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests at your next gathering. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to indulge in a dish that’s as healthy as it is delicious!

Ingredients

  • cup bay leaves fresh (mint, cilantro, Thai basil, or a combination)
  • medium cucumber diced peeled seeded cut in half lengthwise, , and
  • ounces flank steak raw leftover
  •  juice of lime 
  • small to 5 chilies fresh red hot minced to taste
  • 0.3 cup onion red minced
  • cups the salad mixed ( greens are nice)
  • tablespoon sesame oil 
  • tablespoon fish sauce (nam pla, available at Asian markets)
  • 0.5 teaspoon sugar 

Equipment

  • grill
  • broiler

Directions

  1. If you are beginning with raw meat, start a gas or charcoal grill or heat a broiler; the rack should be about 4 inches from the heat source. Grill or broil the beef until medium rare, turning once or twice, 5 to 10 minutes, depending on the thickness; set it aside to cool.
  2. Toss the lettuce with the herbs, onion, and cucumber.
  3. Combine all of the remaining ingredients with 1 tablespoon of water (the dressing will be thin) and use half of this mixture to toss the greens.
  4. Remove the greens to a platter, reserving the dressing.
  5. Slice the beef thinly, reserving its juice; combine the juice with the remaining dressing.
  6. Lay the slices of beef over the salad, drizzle the dressing over all, and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories325kcal
Protein19.21%
Fat27.08%
Carbs53.71%

Properties

Glycemic Index
39.27
Glycemic Load
1.04
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
36.001739315365%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.33mg
Hesperetin
1.35mg
Naringenin
0.06mg
Isorhamnetin
0.5mg
Kaempferol
0.06mg
Quercetin
2.11mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:325.13kcal
16.26%
Fat:11.47g
17.65%
Saturated Fat:3.04g
19.03%
Carbohydrates:51.21g
17.07%
Net Carbohydrates:34.9g
12.69%
Sugar:2.63g
2.92%
Cholesterol:34.02mg
11.34%
Sodium:415.23mg
18.05%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:18.31g
36.62%
Manganese:5.01mg
250.44%
Iron:26.98mg
149.89%
Vitamin A:4491.36IU
89.83%
Vitamin C:64.46mg
78.13%
Vitamin B6:1.54mg
76.91%
Fiber:16.31g
65.22%
Calcium:527.94mg
52.79%
Folate:151.35µg
37.84%
Zinc:4.64mg
30.92%
Selenium:19.21µg
27.44%
Magnesium:108.74mg
27.19%
Vitamin B3:5.34mg
26.71%
Phosphorus:225.47mg
22.55%
Vitamin B2:0.37mg
22%
Potassium:759.12mg
21.69%
Copper:0.38mg
18.89%
Vitamin B12:0.54µg
8.96%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.45%
Vitamin K:6.48µg
6.17%
Vitamin B5:0.61mg
6.08%
Vitamin E:0.34mg
2.27%