ASIAN STEAK SALAD WITH CUCUMBER AND NAPA CABBAGE

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FLAVOR BOOSTER Toasted sesame oil, used in many Asian dishes, has a robust and nutty taste. Combined with rice vinegar, lime juice, garlic, and red-pepper flakes, it multitasks in this recipe as both marinade and salad dressing.

Yield serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
1/4 cup rice vinegar (unseasoned)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, such as safflower
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
1 garlic clove, smashed and peeled
1 pound flank steak
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/2 head napa cabbage (1 pound), thinly sliced crosswise
1 English cucumber, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced on the diagonal
1/4 cup coarsely chopped unsalted roasted peanuts

Steps:

  • Heat broiler, with rack 4 inches from heat. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, vinegar, both oils, red-pepper flakes, and garlic.
  • Pierce steak all over with a fork; place in a shallow dish or resealable plastic bag. Pour soy sauce and half of lime-juice mixture over steak (reserve remaining half for dressing), and marinate at room temperature, 10 minutes (or up to 1 day, covered, in the refrigerator).
  • Lift steak from marinade (discard marinade), and place on a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet. Broil, without turning, 8 to 10 minutes for medium-rare. Remove from broiler; tent with foil and let rest 5 to 10 minutes before slicing thinly on the diagonal, against the grain.
  • In a large bowl, toss cabbage and cucumber with reserved dressing. To serve, divide salad among four plates; top with steak and peanuts.
  • (Per Serving)
  • Calories: 317
  • Fat: 17.7g (4.5g Saturated Fat)
  • Protein: 27.9g
  • Carbohydrates: 11.5g
  • Fiber: 2.7g

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