Thai Beef & Noodle Salad

Submitted by AlishaRichelle

"Spicy & delicious"

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 20
• Yields: 1 salad
• Serves: 2

ingredients

• 3 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 large garlic clove, minced
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons chili paste
• 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1⁄2 lb skirt steaks or 1/2 lb flank steak
• 1 ounce dried rice noodles
• 1⁄2 cup mesclun
• 1⁄2 cup shredded cabbage
• 3 thinly-sliced radishes
• 1 small julienned carrot
• 1⁄3 cup seeded diced cucumber
• 1⁄3 cup diced mango
• 1⁄3 cup seeded diced tomato
• 2 thinly-sliced scallions
• 2 tablespoons toasted crushed peanuts
• 1⁄2 cup chopped cilantro, mint or 1/2 cup Thai basil

directions

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2. For Dressing: Whisk everything together and let set at room temprature while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.
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4. For Salad: Season the beef with salt and pepper and sear in a hot skillet (preferably cast iron) for 2-3 minutes per side, or until medium rare. Let the meat rest for a few minutes, then slice on the bias and toss with 2-3 tablespoons of the dressing.
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6. Mix the remaining salad ingredients (except the peanuts) in a large bowl, and add dressing until everything is well coated. Divide the salad between two plates, mound the beef on top and sprinkle with the chopped peanuts.