Thai Steak Salad with Basil and Mint

Prep Time: 0 Minutes

Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Ready In: 0 Minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons sugar

2 tablespoons lime juice

1 to 2 tablespoons fish sauce

1 tablespoon water

1 teaspoon thai chili paste

1 (1-pound) flank steak

1/8 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

cooking spray

3 cups sliced romaine lettuce

1 cup diced cucumber

1 cup red bell pepper strips (about 1 medium)

3/4 cup thinly sliced red onion

1/2 cup sliced fresh basil

1/4 cup sliced fresh mint

12 cherry tomatoes, halved

Directions:

1. To prepare dressing, combine first 5 ingredients; set aside.
2. To prepare salad, sprinkle both sides of steak with salt and black pepper. Heat a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add steak; cook 8 minutes or until desired degree of doneness, turning after 4 minutes. Remove steak from pan; cover and set aside. Combine lettuce and remaining ingredients in a large bowl; drizzle with 3 tablespoons dressing. Arrange 1 1/4 cups salad on each of 4 plates. Cut steak diagonally across grain into thin slices. Divide steak evenly among salads; drizzle with remaining dressing.

By RecipeOfHealth.com