This tangy Thai beef salad is such a great way to enjoy grilled steak. The lime, ginger, and lemongrass cut the rich flavor of steak and somehow turns it into a light flavorful dish.
If you’re looking for a mouthful of umami this is your dish. The crunchy cucumbers and radishes compliment the steak perfectly. The textures in this dish really hit the spot.
To make this recipe AIP compliant I’ve left out the spices but feel free to add in some red pepper flakes if you want to kick it up a notch.
Whatever you do, don’t skip out on the fish sauce. It really is the secret ingredient.
SERVING IDEAS
- The beef taste great over a bed of fresh lettuce or mixed greens. You can also switch it up and use romaine if you want it to be extra crunchy or arugula if you’re looking for something more peppery.
- If you’re not in the mood for salad, shiratake noodles or zoodles are also a great option.
- If you’re looking for heat and can eat nightshades, go ahead and add some sliced jalapeños on top.
Thai Beef Salad
Tangy and light, this steak salad will stimulate your taste buds!
Ingredients
Marinade/Dressing
- 3 tbsp lime juice
- 3 tbsp coconut aminos
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper leave out for AIP
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1 tsp lemongrass
Salad
- 1 lb flank steak
- 3-4 radishes
- 3 tbsp fresh cilantro leaves chopped
- 3 tbsp fresh mint leaves chopped
- 3 tbsp fresh basil leaves chopped
- 1/2 red onion thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp coconut vinegar
Instructions
- Mix marinade and put half aside.
- Marinade the steak 4 hours or overnight.
- Grill steak over high heat until the meat is charred outside and medium-rare within. The internal temperature should be at 135F. Let the steak cool 5-10 minutes. Cut thin slices against the grain.
- Chop radishes and cucumbers into small slices. Combine in a bowl and add 1 tbsp coconut aminos and 1 tbsp coconut vinegar.
- In a large bowl toss the lettuce, cucumber, radishes, cilantro, mint, and basil together then pour the dressing over and toss well. Arrange the salad on a plates and place the sliced steak over the salad.