Best Thai Steak Salad Recipes

AUTHENTIC THAI STEAK SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Sprinkle pepper and salt onto flank steak.
• Cook steak on preheated grill until desired doneness is reached, 5 to 6 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 140 degrees F (60 degrees C).
• Whisk lime juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, fish sauce, garlic, and chile-garlic sauce together in a bowl.
• Mix romaine lettuce, mint, cilantro, and basil together in a bowl; spoon about 6 tablespoons lime juice mixture over romaine mixture. Toss to coat.
• Cut steak into strips and place strips into remaining lime juice mixture; let sit for steak to marinate, 1 to 2 minutes. Place steak on romaine mixture.

THAI NOODLE-STEAK SALAD

Steps:

• Heat a grill to medium high. Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add the noodles and cook as the label directs. Drain and rinse under cold water. Set aside in a colander to drain thoroughly.
• Whisk the lime juice, 3 tablespoons water, the sugar, sambal oelek and fish sauce in a large bowl. Add the cucumber, onion, watermelon and noodles. Season with salt and pepper and toss; set aside.
• Season the steak with salt and pepper. Brush the grill with vegetable oil. Grill the steak until marked, about 3 minutes per side for medium rare. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes, then thinly slice.
• Add all but a few tablespoons cilantro to the noodle salad and toss. Top with the steak and the remaining cilantro.

THAI-STYLE STEAK SALAD

Steps:

• Make marinade: In a medium bowl or liquid measuring cup, whisk together lime juice, soy sauce, sugar, red-pepper flakes, and oil. Season steaks with salt and pepper; place in a baking dish. Pour 1/4 of marinade over steaks (reserve remaining marinade); turn steaks to coat. Let steaks marinate up to 30 minutes.
• In a large skillet, cook steaks on medium-high heat, turning once, 2 to 3 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer to a cutting board; tent loosely with aluminum foil, and let rest, 5 to 10 minutes. Slice steaks across the grain into 1/4-inch-thick slices; halve slices crosswise. Transfer to a large bowl, and toss with reserved marinade.
• With a vegetable peeler, cut carrots into long ribbons. Add to steak in bowl, along with lettuce and mint; toss to combine. Divide salad among 4 shallow bowls. Sprinkle with bean sprouts and peanuts, if desired.

THAI-STYLE SIRLOIN STEAK WITH RED CURRY SAUCE AND SPICY CARROT SALAD

Steps:

• Season the steak all over with 1-1/2 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper. Heat 1 Tbs. of the oil in a large heavy-duty skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the steak, flipping once, until well browned outside and medium rare inside, 10 to 12 minutes total. Meanwhile, put the remaining 1 Tbs. oil, 2 Tbs. of the lime juice, 1-1/2 Tbs. of the fish sauce, and 1 tsp. of the sugar in a large bowl and whisk to combine and dissolve the sugar. Add the carrots, cilantro, and chiles and toss well to coat. When the steak is done, transfer to a large plate, loosely cover with foil, and keep warm. Return the skillet to the stovetop over medium-low heat. Add 1/3 cup water and bring to a boil, scraping with a wooden spoon to release any brown bits. Add the coconut milk, curry paste, and the remaining 1 Tbs. lime juice, 1/2 Tbs. fish sauce, and 1 tsp. sugar; cook, whisking constantly, until thickened and fragrant, 4 to 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Thinly slice the steak across the grain and transfer to plates. Spoon the sauce over the top and serve with the carrot salad on the side.

THAI SALAD WITH GRILLED FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients for marinade, marinate the flank steak for several hours or overnight.
• Combine the ingredients for the dressing, whisk to combine.
• Set aside.
• Over medium high flame, grill the flank steak to desired doneness.
• Allow to rest at least 20 minutes.
• Prepare the vegetables: Peel the cucumber leaving strips of the skin.
• Cut in half lengthwise and remove seeds, Slice diagonally into thin slices.
• In a large bowl, combine the vegetables with the herbs and toss.
• Lightly dress to taste with the reserved dressing, adding salt, pepper, and additional lime juice to taste.
• Slice the steak thinly against the grain.
• Arrange the salad on six plates and top each with a portion of the beef.
• Garnish with chopped roasted peanuts or a few chives.
• Makes six servings.

THAI-INSPIRED STEAK AND PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients of marinade, except for 2 Tbls of lime juice.
• Pour 1/2 marinade over steak, then add reserved lime juice. Refrigerate other half of marinade for later. Steaks should sit for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
• Once steaks are ready, you can either grill them until they are slightly pink in the middle, or broil them. To broil: place on a broiler pan, broil 3 inches from heat 10 minutes or until desired degree of doneness, turning after 5 minutes.
• While steak is broiling/grilling, bring 3 quarts water to a boil in a large pot. Add pasta, cook until halfway done, then add green beans (optional). Let pasta alone until it finishes cooking.
• Let steak stand for a few minutes, then cut diagonally across grain into thin slices.
• Combine onions, red pepper, and steak into a pan. Add the remaining marinade and sesame seeds and saute until steaks are sizzling and onions and peppers are done to your liking.
• Serve steak and veggies over pasta, sprinkle with feta cheese.
• We use whatever steak we have left for steak and eggs the next morning!

FLANK STEAK ON THAI MANGO SALAD

Steps:

• Combine light soy sauce, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, garlic, and ginger root in a resealable plastic bag. Add flank steak; seal bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Toss mango, salad greens, bean sprouts, carrot, and snow peas together in a large bowl. Add peanuts, mint, cilantro, Thai basil, and green onion.
• Transfer steak to grill, discarding marinade; cook, turning every 3 to 4 minutes, until beginning to firm and is hot and slightly pink in the center, about 10 minutes total. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 140 degrees F (60 degrees C). Move steak to a dish; cover with aluminum foil. Allow to rest for 5 minutes.
• Whisk lime juice, fish sauce, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, brown sugar, soy sauce, and shallot together in a bowl to create dressing. Stir in chile pepper. Drizzle dressing over mango-greens mixture; divide onto 2 serving plates.
• Slice steak thinly against the grain. Top salads with steak.

THAI STEAK SALAD

Steps:

• For dressing, in a small bowl, combine the lime juice, soy sauce, honey, vinegar, pepper sauce, garlic and salt. Whisk in 1 tablespoon oil; set aside., In a large skillet over medium heat, cook steak in remaining oil for 6-8 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Remove from the pan and let stand for 5 minutes., Divide romaine between two plates. Slice beef; arrange over romaine. Sprinkle with peanuts and basil; drizzle with dressing.

GRILLED STEAK SALAD WITH THAI-STYLE DRESSING

Steps:

• Prepare grill or preheat broiler. Season both sides of steak with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Grill beef for 3 minutes-or broil for 4 to 5 minutes-on each side for medium-rare. Transfer to cutting board and cool for 30 minutes. Beef can be loosely wrapped and refrigerated for 2 hours or up to 1 day. Cut beef against the grain and at an angle into very thin slices, approximately 1/8-inch thick. In blender, combine lime juice, fish sauce, soy sauce, honey, ginger, garlic, and thai chili. Blend at high speed until thoroughly combined, about 20 seconds. Transfer dressing to large bowl and add sliced beef, onions, tomatoes, mixed greens, coriander, and mint. Toss well, divide among eight plates, garnish with additional coriander, and serve immediately.

THAI STEAK AND NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• Marinate the steak Put steak in a shallow dish. Whisk soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and sugar. Pour over steak. Turn to coat. Marinate for 15-30 minutes at room temperature. Make the dressing: Combine lime juice, orange juice, fish sauce, sugar, Sriracha and garlic in a small bowl. Pour oils in slowly while whisking, to emulsify. Set aside. Cook Steak Sear the steak in a hot skillet with a tiny bit of oil for 2-3 minutes per side or to your desired doneness. Cut into bite sized slices. Toss with 2 tablespoons of dressing. Set aside. Salad Toss the cooked egg noodles with 2 tablespoons of dressing and put them into a large bowl. Put all the salad ingredients, except peanuts, into the bowl with the noodles. Toss with the rest of the dressing. Add the steak. Toss. Divide salad onto 5 plates. Sprinkle with chopped peanuts. Enjoy!

THAI STEAK SALAD

Steps:

• Heat a large grill pan over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. sprinkle steak evenly with pepper and salt. Add steak to pan; cook 6 minutes each side or until desired degree of doneness. Remove steak from pan; let stand 5 minutes. Cut steak diagonally across grain into thin slices.
• Combine juice and next 5 ingredients (through Sriracha) in a small bowl; stir with a whisk.
• Combine cabbage and remaining ingredients in a medium bowl. Add 6 tablespoons juice mixture to cabbbage mixture; toss well. Toss steak in remaining 2 tablespoons juice mixture. Add steak to cabbage mixture; toss to combine.

LOW-FAT THAI STEAK SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat broiler or grill.
• Sprinkle the sirloin with soy sauce and rub it into the surface. Broil or grill until done to your liking, about 5 minutes on each side for rare.
• Let the steak relax for 10 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.
• Toss with the onion and cucumber and red bell pepper.
• In a small bowl combine the lime juice, fish sauce, garlic and hot pepper sauce. Taste dressing and add sugar to taste. Pour over the salad an toss well to combine. Arrange the salad on lettuce and serve warm.

THAI GRILLED BISON SKIRT STEAK SALAD

Steps:

• To Make the Salad:
• Combine cabbage, lime juice and fish sauce and toss well to coat.
• Place in refrigerator to keep cool while you are preparing the strip steaks.
• To Make Bison Skirt Steaks:
• Preheat grill to high for 5-10 minutes.
• Coat steaks with olive oil and season liberally with pepper and garlic on both sides.
• Cook over a charcoal or gas grill for 5 minutes on first side and 3 minutes on second side.
• Let steaks rest for 10 minutes, slice thinly against the grain of the meat.
• To Make Dressing/Marinade:* (See Cook's Note)
• Combine lemon grass, chilies, shallots, green onions, fish sauce, lime juice, cilantro and mint.
• Add thinly sliced bison. Toss to coat.
• Drain cabbage, place on platter and top with marinated bison steak.

THAI CHILI STEAK SALAD

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F.
• Cut cream cheese into 8 slices; cut each slice diagonally in half. Place in single layer on parchment-covered baking sheet. Spray with cooking spray. Bake 10 min. or until golden brown. Set aside.
• Turn oven setting to Broil. Broil steak 6 to 8 min. on each side or until medium doneness (160ºF). Let stand 5 min. Cut across the grain into thin slices.
• Cover 6 plates with greens; top with beans, corn, onions, cream cheese and meat. Mix chili sauce and next 5 ingredients; drizzle over salads. Top with nuts.

THAI SKIRT STEAK WITH CARROT SALAD

Steps:

• In a large zip-top bag, combine curry paste, lime zest, and 1 teaspoon oil. Add steak and shake to coat. Refrigerate 1 hour (or up to overnight).
• Heat broiler, with rack set 8 inches from heat. Transfer steak to a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet, season with salt and pepper, and broil until medium-rare, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Let rest, covered, 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine lime juice, carrots, cilantro, and remaining teaspoon oil. Season salad with salt and pepper. Slice steak against the grain and serve with salad and lime wedges.

SPICY THAI STEAK SALAD

Steps:

• In a pan or on the grill, sear the unseasoned steak until browned well on both sides, and cook to medium rare or desired temperature. Allow the steak to rest while you prepare the other ingredients. 2. In a mortar and pestle, mash together the garlic and chilies to create a paste. Scrape the paste into a large bowl, and add the lime juice, fish sauce, and sugar. Mix well to dissolve the sugar. Add the thinly sliced onions, chives, and cilantro, and toss well to combine. Next, slice the steak into thin, even slices across the grain, and add to the salad. Mix again thoroughly and allow to marinate for at least 30 minutes for the flavors to meld.

ISAN-STYLE THAI SLICED STEAK SALAD

Steps:

• Combine vegetable oil and lemongrass in a small skillet and place over medium heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until lemongrass is golden brown and crisp, about 6 minutes. Strain through a fine mesh strainer set in a small saucepan. Transfer crisp lemongrass to a paper towel-lined plate and season with salt. Set aside.
• Season steak generously with salt and pepper. Transfer 2 teaspoons of reserved lemongrass oil to a large cast iron or stainless steel skillet (reserve remaining lemongrass oil for another use or discard, see note above). Heat over high heat until lightly smoking. Cook steak, turning frequently, until well browned and an instant read thermometer inserted into the center registers 125°F for medium, 3 to 8 minutes total depending on thickness (see note above). Transfer steak to a cutting board and set aside.
• Combine garlic, pepper flakes, and Thai chilies in a mortar and pestle and pound into a fine paste (see note above). Add sugar, fish sauce, and lime juice, and pound until the sugar is dissolved. Taste dressing and add more sugar, fish sauce, lime juice, or pepper flakes to taste. It should be strongly spicy, sweet, salty, and acidic.
• Thinly slice steak against the grain and transfer to a large bowl along with any juices that have accumulated on the cutting board. Add fried lemongrass, tomatoes, onion, mint, basil, and dressing. Toss to combine. Serve immediately.

THAI CHILI STEAK SALAD

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F.
• Cut cream cheese into 8 slices; cut each slice diagonally in half. Place in single layer on parchment-covered baking sheet. Spray with cooking spray. Bake 10 min. or until golden brown. Set aside.
• Turn oven setting to Broil. Broil steak 6 to 8 min. on each side or until medium doneness (160ºF). Let stand 5 min. Cut across the grain into thin slices.
• Cover 6 plates with greens; top with beans, corn, onions, cream cheese and meat. Mix chili sauce and next 5 ingredients; drizzle over salads. Top with nuts.