Thai Beef Salad

Lunch

Thai Beef Salad

340kcal
32gprotein
15 minprep
8 mincook
2servings
Medium

Seared lean beef strips on a vibrant Thai salad with cucumber, mint, coriander, chilli, and a zingy lime fish sauce dressing. Under 350 calories.

high-proteinlow-carbgluten-free

Ingredients

  • 250g lean sirloin steak
  • 2 cups mixed salad leaves
  • 1 cucumber, ribboned
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 red chilli, sliced
  • Large handful fresh mint
  • Large handful fresh coriander
  • 2 spring onions, sliced
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1 tsp sesame oil

Method

  1. 1

    Season steak with salt and pepper. Sear in a hot pan 3–4 min per side for medium. Rest 5 min, then slice thinly.

  2. 2

    Whisk lime juice, fish sauce, honey, and sesame oil.

  3. 3

    Arrange leaves, cucumber, tomatoes, chilli, mint, coriander, and spring onions.

  4. 4

    Top with beef slices and drizzle with dressing.

Tip: Lean sirloin is one of the best sources of zinc and B12, both important for metabolism and energy.

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