Thai Beef Salad
Summer salads are the perfect meal to enjoy during these warm summer nights.
If you’re looking for a quick and fresh dinner, this Thai Beef Salad is exactly what you need! With a zesty lime dressing, juicy chargrilled steak, and crisp veggies, it’s light, refreshing, and bursting with flavour.
The best part? It’s ready in just 15 minutes! I used what I had in my fridge, so feel free to mix and match your own ingredients. Perfect for busy weeknights or when you want something delicious without the fuss.
Pop this one on your menu this week—you’re going to love it!
Thai Beef Salad
A fresh, light salad, a zesty lime dressing, and chargrilled steak—what more could you ask for? This Thai Beef Salad is a quick and easy meal, ready in just 15 minutes, giving you more time to enjoy doing what you love.
Not a traditional Thai Beef Salad—just what I had in my fridge! Feel free to get creative and make it your own. Perfect for warm summer nights, this recipe is fresh, flavour-packed, and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 lime, juiced
- ¼ cup peanuts, toasted & roughly chopped (optional)
- 750g rump steak
- 1 tbsp oil of your choice
- 3–4 handfuls baby spinach
- 3–4 leaves iceberg lettuce, thinly sliced
- 1 handful shredded red cabbage
- 1 handful mint leaves, roughly chopped
- 1 handful coriander leaves, roughly chopped
- 1 carrot, grated
- 1 tomato, diced
- 1 Lebanese cucumber or 2–3 qukes, quartered & sliced
Instructions
- Make the dressing: In a small dish, mix brown sugar, fish sauce, sesame oil, and lime juice. Stir until combined and set aside.
- Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, toss together baby spinach, lettuce, carrot, red cabbage, mint, and coriander. Top with tomato and cucumber.
- Cook the steak: Heat a BBQ or hotplate on high heat. Brush steak with oil and cook for 4–5 minutes per side (or to your liking).
- Rest & slice: Transfer the steak to a plate, cover and let it rest for a few minutes. Then slice thinly.
- Serve: Arrange the steak over the salad and drizzle with dressing. Garnish with peanuts (if using).
- 🥢 Enjoy immediately! Serve with extra lime wedges for a citrus boost.
Notes
Tips & Variations
- Protein Swap – Try this with chicken, tofu, or prawns for a different twist.
- Extra Crunch – Add sliced red capsicum, bean sprouts, or snow peas.
- Spicy Kick – Stir chilli flakes or fresh red chilli into the dressing.
- Make It Gluten-Free – Use tamari instead of fish sauce.
- Meal Prep Friendly – Prep the salad & dressing ahead; cook the steak fresh.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
391Fat
18 gSat. Fat
4 gCarbs
12 gFiber
3 gNet carbs
9 gSugar
6 gProtein
45 gSodium
496 mgCholesterol
114 mgThe nutritional information provided is computer generated and is only an estimate. This data is provided as a courtesy for informational purposes only.
