Thai Beef & Noodle Salad

Prep Time: 20 Minutes

Cook Time: 20 Minutes

Ready In: 40 Minutes

Servings: 6

Spicy & delicious

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.

By RecipeOfHealth.com