evie's thai beef salad

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Evelyn Heckman
Murfreesboro, TN

You will love this refreshing salad! It's great as an entree or side dish! If you don't care for steak, you can substitute it with shrimp, chicken, pork, or calamari. Every time I prepare this dish, it always takes me back home to Thailand. Food is a wonderful part of life; the aromas, colors, and textures, can take you back to a moment in time or a place. Do you have a particular dish that brings you back to a specific moment in your life? I will remember to take a snapshot of dish the next time around. I always look forward to eating the dish, that I forget to take a photo.

(1 rating)
yield 2 as a main entree
prep time 20 Min
cook time 15 Min

Ingredients For evie's thai beef salad

  • 1 1/2 lb
    beef flank steak
  • 1 bunch
    parsley - used as a garnish (optional)
  • 1 pkg
    romaine lettuce (or approx. 1-2 romaine lettuce hearts)
  • 2 md
    cucumbers - sliced
  • 1 md
    tomato - sliced (optional)
  • 1 sm
    onion sliced (optional)
  • 1 bunch
    mint - used as a garnish (optional)
  • 1/2 c
    for sauce: lime juice (freshly squeezed or bottled)
  • 1/2 c
    for sauce: chili paste or sriracha sauce. you can also use cut up chilies or dried ground chili pepper.
  • 1/2 c
    for sauce: fish sauce
  • 2 Tbsp
    for sauce: sugar
  • 1 Tbsp
    vegetable oil, olive oil, or cooking spray
  • the sauce is all dependent on your preference...you can add a little more or a little less. it's up to you!

How To Make evie's thai beef salad

  • 1
    Prepare the Flank Steak: Marinate the flank steak with a tablespoon of lime/lemon juice and a dash of salt. Refrigerate the marinated meat before grilling or cooking on stove.
  • 2
    Prepare Vegetables: While the flank steak is marinating, prepare the vegetables. I usually make my dish with romaine lettuce, medium slices of cucumber, a little parsley, and thin slices of onions. You may prepare the vegetables according to your preference. Place the vegetables in a large mixing bowl.
  • 3
    Prepare the sauce: Combine the lime, fish sauce, chili paste/chilies,and sugar together in* a cup/container. You can add extra ingredients, depending on your taste preference. I like my salad sweet and spicy, so I tend to add a little more sugar and chilies to my mixture.
  • 4
    Cooking the steak: Take the meat out of the refrigerator. Heat the grill/pan and coat it with oil. Cook the meat according to your preference.
  • 5
    Preparing the steak: Let the meat stand for about 5 minutes before cutting into thin/medium slices. Let the meat cool down before combining it with the vegetables.
  • 6
    Combining the meat and vegetables: Place the meat in another mixing bowl, and drizzle the sauce on top. Mix gently. Place the meat and sauce on top, and mix gently. Garnish with mint and/or parsley and serve! Enjoy! *The salad pairs well with sticky rice or Jasmine rice. Note: I found that mixing it in two steps, helps to keep the vegetables fresh and crispy. If you are going to pack it to go, place all the components in separate containers and mix when ready to serve.

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