SPICY BEEF SALAD

Spicy Beef Salad image

This recipe was inspired by my love of spicy flavors and light, nutritious entrees. The pretty salad has an appealing variety of textures. I make it year-round because it's fast and easy to prepare after a long day at work. -Peggy Allen, Pasadena, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/2 pound boneless beef sirloin steak
1/3 cup fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
2 teaspoons minced fresh mint or 3/4 teaspoon dried mint
1 jalapeno pepper, minced
2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon grated fresh gingerroot or 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 large sweet red pepper, julienned
1/2 medium cucumber, chopped
6 cups torn mixed salad greens

Steps:

Partially freeze beef. Slice across the grain into thin strips; set aside. For dressing, combine lime juice, sugar, soy sauce, basil and mint; set aside. , In a medium nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute the jalapeno, garlic and ginger for 30 seconds. Add beef; stir-fry until cooked as desired. Remove beef from pan; gently toss with red pepper and cucumber. , Place greens in a large bowl or divide among individual bowls or plates; top with beef mixture. Add dressing to pan and bring to a boil; remove from the heat and drizzle over salad. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152 calories, Fat 5g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 171mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges