Thai Beef Salad (Yum Nua)

Grilled steak sliced thin and tossed with lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, mint and cilantro in a hot, sour and salty lime and fish sauce dressing. Serves 4.

Naturally gluten-freeDairy-freeLow-carbHigh-protein

Contains: fish, peanuts. Based on the ingredients as written; check package labels, which can change.

  • Prep 20 min
  • Cook 10 min
  • Rest 10 min
  • Total 40 min
  • Yield 4 servings
  • Heat 🌶🌶 Medium
  • Level Easy

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Thai beef salad of sliced grilled steak over lettuce with cucumber, tomatoes, red onion and herbs

Yum nua is a bright Thai salad of grilled beef in a lime, fish sauce and chile dressing with lots of fresh herbs. It is light but satisfying, and a great way to use a flank steak or leftover grilled steak.

Toasted rice powder, if you have it, adds an authentic nutty crunch.

Instructions

  1. Grill. Season and grill the steak over high heat 4 to 5 minutes per side, to 130°F. Rest 10 minutes and slice thinly across the grain.
  2. Dressing. Whisk the dressing ingredients until the sugar dissolves.
  3. Toss. Toss the steak with half the dressing. Arrange the lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, onion and herbs on a platter.
  4. Serve. Top with the beef, drizzle with the remaining dressing and sprinkle with peanuts.

Nutrition per serving (estimated)

300Calories
14 gCarbohydrates
3 gFiber
11 gNet carbs
33 gProtein
12 gFat

Estimated per serving, based on 4 servings, using USDA FoodData Central values for each ingredient. Net carbs are carbohydrates minus fiber. Optional ingredients, garnishes and anything served on the side are not included, and marinades are counted at about a third because most is discarded. Brands and portion sizes change the numbers.

Low-carbHigh-proteinGluten-freeDairy-freeGrill and BBQBudget-friendly

Tips

  • Toss the warm steak with dressing so it absorbs the flavor.
  • Adjust the chiles to your taste.

Storage and leftovers

Make ahead

Grill the steak and make the dressing up to 1 day ahead; refrigerate them separately and assemble just before serving.

Questions about this recipe

What is yum nua?
Thai for beef salad, with a lime, fish sauce and chile dressing.
Can I make it ahead?
Grill the steak and make the dressing ahead; toss just before serving.

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