Thai Beef Salad (Yum Nua)

Packed with high-protein grilled beef sirloin and refreshing herbs, this vibrant salad delivers authentic Thai flavors with minimal added fat.

Ingredients

Calories next to each ingredient are for that ingredient across the whole recipe (4 servings), not per serving.

• 650 g (1.43 lbs) lean beef sirloin · 910 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1 tbsp olive oil · 115 kcal in the whole recipe
• 2 cucumbers, sliced (200 g / 7 oz) · 32 kcal in the whole recipe
• 2 tomatoes, wedged (200 g / 7 oz) · 36 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1 red onion, thinly sliced (100 g / 3.5 oz) · 40 kcal in the whole recipe
• 20 g (0.7 oz) fresh mint leaves · 9 kcal in the whole recipe
• 20 g (0.7 oz) fresh cilantro · 5 kcal in the whole recipe
• 3 tbsp fish sauce (54 g) · 19 kcal in the whole recipe
• 4 tbsp fresh lime juice (60 g) · 15 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1 tsp brown sugar (5 g) · 19 kcal in the whole recipe
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (8 g) · 12 kcal in the whole recipe
• 2 red hot chili peppers, chopped (15 g) · 5 kcal in the whole recipe

Method

1. Whisk fish sauce, fresh lime juice, brown sugar, minced garlic, and chopped hot pepper in a bowl to make the dressing.

   

2. Lightly brush beef sirloin with olive oil; grill in a cast-iron skillet over high heat (200°C / 400°F) for 3-4 minutes per side, then rest and slice thinly.

   

3. Combine sliced cucumber, tomato, red onion, fresh mint, and fresh cilantro in a large salad bowl.

   

4. Add the warm sirloin slices over the vegetables, pour the dressing over top, toss gently, and serve immediately.

   

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