Thai beef salad

Thai beef salad

This substantial salad is packed full of filling and flavour-packed ingredients, yet it's low-fat and good for you

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 2

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 15 mins

Cook time

Cook 5 mins

Plus resting

Low-fat

Method

  1. Rub the steak with 1 tsp oil and season. Fry in a hot pan for 2-2½ mins each side (depending on thickness), for medium rare. Transfer to a plate, cover loosely with foil and rest for 5 mins.
  2. Make the dressing by mixing the lime juice, chilli, sugar and remaining oil in a bowl. Set aside until the sugar dissolves.
  3. Divide the salad leaves, beansprouts and grapes between 2 serving bowls. Thinly slice the steak and add the juices to the dressing. Drizzle this over the salads, toss with the sliced beef and serve immediately with rice, if you like.
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Cooking steak

For the most succulent steak, cook it from room temperature rather than from the fridge. Always allow it to rest for a few minutes before eating, to allow the juices to settle within the meat.

Per serving

317 kcalories, protein 36g, carbohydrate 21g, fat 11 g, saturated fat 3g, fibre 2g, sugar 19g, salt 0.25 g

Recipe from Good Food magazine, June 2010.

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  • 01 June 2010

    FoodieMum rated this recipe

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  • 08 June 2010

    Beth rated and commented on this recipe

    3 stars

    OK - but nothing interesting - maybe my chilli wasn't hot enough but I don't think a slightly hotter chilli would have helped. I think the sauce needs some extra ingredients as it is a little 2 dimensional.

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  • 02 August 2010

    Emma rated and commented on this recipe

    3 stars

    Having read the other comments I decided to add a little extra to the dressing. Working with the Thai flavours I added some lazy ginger and some lazy garlic and a tablespoon of soy sauce. Made for a very dark looking dressing but tasted gorgeous. May add a little chopped fresh coriander next time

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  • 05 October 2010

    Suzie B rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Loved this combination of ingredients and flavours. Tried it with the rice but didn't need it unless very large appetite!

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  • 27 October 2010

    chocolatnoir rated and commented on this recipe

    3 stars

    This is a bit unusual and makes a nice change, I serve with noodles rather than rice. I also add a little soy sauce to the dressing.

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  • 25 April 2011

    Khom commented on this recipe

    great

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 2

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 15 mins

Cook time

Cook 5 mins

Plus resting

Low-fat

Ingredients

  • 300g rump steaks , trimmed of fat
  • 2 tsp groundnut oil
  • juice 1 lime
  • 1 red chilli , deseeded and sliced (bird's-eye chillies work well)
  • 1 tbsp light brown soft sugar
  • 85g bag baby leaf salad
  • 140g beansprouts
  • 140g red grapes , halved
  • steamed rice , to serve (optional)
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Per serving

317 kcalories, protein 36g, carbohydrate 21g, fat 11 g, saturated fat 3g, fibre 2g, sugar 19g, salt 0.25 g

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