Best 6 Asian Steak Salad With Cucumber And Napa Cabbage Recipes

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Indulge in a tantalizing culinary journey with our Asian steak salad, a harmonious blend of vibrant flavors and textures. This delectable dish features tender and juicy steak, sliced to perfection and seared to your desired doneness. Alongside the succulent steak, a symphony of crisp vegetables awaits, including refreshing cucumber, crunchy Napa cabbage, and a medley of colorful bell peppers. Topped with a symphony of aromatic herbs, this salad bursts with freshness.

Our recipe offers a trio of tantalizing dressing options to complement the salad. The classic Asian dressing combines the tang of rice vinegar with the sweetness of honey and a hint of sesame oil, creating a harmonious balance of flavors. For a spicy kick, the Sriracha dressing infuses the salad with a fiery zest, sure to ignite your taste buds. And for those who prefer a creamy indulgence, the avocado dressing envelops the salad in a luscious richness, adding a touch of decadence.

This versatile dish seamlessly transitions from a light and refreshing lunch to a satisfying dinner entree. Impress your dinner guests with this culinary masterpiece or pack it for a delightful midday meal. The Asian steak salad, with its customizable dressing options, caters to diverse palates, making it a crowd-pleaser at any gathering.

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ASIAN STEAK SALAD WITH CUCUMBER AND NAPA CABBAGE



Asian Steak Salad with Cucumber and Napa Cabbage image

Making an exotic, vibrant steak salad is no big deal. Just mix lime juice, rice vinegar, and seasonings into a multi-tasking marinade and dressing. This Asian Steak Salad with Cucumber and Napa Cabbage is a flavorful salad that's sure to please.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup fresh lime juice (from 2 limes)
1/4 cup unseasoned rice vinegar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, such as safflower
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes
1 garlic clove, crushed through a press
1 pound flank steak
1/4 cup soy sauce
Nonstick cooking spray
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 set 4 inches from heat. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, vinegar, 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 overnight in the refrigerator).
  • Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray. Lift steak from marinade (discard marinade), and place on baking sheet. Broil, without turning, until medium-rare, 8 to 10 minutes. Let rest 5 minutes. Slice thinly on the diagonal, across the grain.
  • In a large bowl, toss cabbage and cucumber with reserved dressing; divide among four plates. Top salad with steak and peanuts.

Nutrition Facts : Fiber 2 g

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

CHINESE NAPA CABBAGE SALAD WITH GRILLED FLANK STEAK



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I made this one day after picking up napa cabbage to make eggrolls with and had a lot left over. It's great for a main course salad served with pot stickers, eggrolls, or a Chinese soup.

Provided by CookinCowgirl

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 23

2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon teriyaki sauce
2 limes, juice of
1 teaspoon ground ginger powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
1 lb flank steak
1/4 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon fish sauce
2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes or 1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
1 (8 ounce) package rice vermicelli
1 head napa cabbage, washed and thinly sliced
1 cucumber, peeled seeded, and chopped
1 red bell pepper, washed, seeded and cut into thin strips
3 scallions, washed and cut into strips
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Marinate the flank steak in a plastic bag and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  • Prepare the dressing in a blender and refrigerate it.
  • Toast the sesame seeds in a small skillet until light brown.
  • Grill the flank steak on a high heat 3-4 minutes each side, discarding the marinade.
  • The flank steak will be medium rare, but the dressing will finish "cooking" it.
  • Place the steak on a plate and let it rest for 10 minutes. Boil the vermicelli in salted water according to package directions.
  • Rinse the pasta in cold water and drain.
  • Thinly slice the flank steak against the grain.
  • In a large salad bowl toss all the ingredients together and refrigerate for an hour or more, then serve it.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470.2, Fat 24.8, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 51.4, Sodium 1161.3, Carbohydrate 41.6, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 5.1, Protein 20.2

ASIAN NAPA CABBAGE SALAD



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Make and share this Asian Napa Cabbage Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Greens

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 medium head napa cabbage
1/2 English cucumber, sliced thinly
1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
1/4 cup candied walnuts, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Slice the whole head of cabbage crosswise into ½ to ¾ inch sections, discarding the bottom two inches of the cabbage.
  • Rinse the cabbage and spin the leaves dry in a salad spinner. Toss cucumber, pepper, and walnuts with cabbage.
  • Whisk together vinegar, honey, sesame oil and olive oil. Toss with salad.
  • Adjust seasonings to taste, adding more vinegar if needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143.2, Fat 13.7, SaturatedFat 1.9, Sodium 1.9, Carbohydrate 5.7, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 2, Protein 0.7

CHINESE NAPA CABBAGE SALAD



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An excellent way to use up that leftover cabbage from the garden.

Provided by Hopps

Categories     Salad     Coleslaw Recipes     No Mayo

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (3 ounce) package chicken flavored ramen noodles
¼ cup butter
½ cup sesame seeds, toasted
½ cup blanched slivered almonds
1 large head napa cabbage, shredded
6 green onions, chopped
¼ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
⅛ cup white sugar

Steps:

  • Crush noodles, place them in a medium skillet and brown in butter over medium heat. Add almonds and sesame seeds. Stir often to prevent burning. Add seasoning mix from noodles and cool. Toss in a large bowl with cabbage and onions.
  • Prepare the dressing by whisking together the vegetable oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil and sugar. Pour over salad, toss and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404.9 calories, Carbohydrate 28.3 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 30.3 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 9.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 590.3 mg, Sugar 10.6 g

ASIAN STEAK AND NOODLE SALAD



Asian Steak and Noodle Salad image

Provided by Melissa Roberts-Matar

Categories     Beef     Fruit     Garlic     Ginger     Leafy Green     Herb     Nut     Pasta     Vegetable     Apple     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Gourmet

Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

For steak
1/4 cup Asian fish sauce
2 tablespoons finely chopped peeled fresh ginger
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons sugar
2 lb flank steak
For salad
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
6 tablespoons water
6 tablespoons sugar
6 tablespoons Asian fish sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons dried hot red-pepper flakes
1/2 cup thinly sliced shallots (2 medium)
8 oz dried vermicelli rice-stick noodles*
2 medium Granny Smith apples
7 oz Asian salad mix (16 cups loosely packed; see cooks' note, below)
1 cup fresh mint leaves, torn into pieces if large
1/2 cup salted roasted peanuts (sometimes labeled "cocktail peanuts"), chopped
Special Equipment
an adjustable-blade slicer

Steps:

  • Marinate and grill steak:
  • Whisk together fish sauce, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, and sugar in a small bowl until sugar is dissolved. Pour marinade into a large sealable plastic bag. Pat steak dry and place in bag, then press out excess air and seal bag. Turn bag over 2 or 3 times to coat meat, then place in a shallow dish (in case of leaks) and chill at least 4 hours and up to 8. Bring steak to room temperature 30 minutes before grilling.
  • Prepare grill for cooking over medium-hot charcoal (moderate heat for gas).
  • Remove steak from marinade (discard marinade) and pat dry with paper towels. Grill, uncovered unless using a gas grill, over direct heat, turning over once, until medium-rare, 12 to 14 minutes total.
  • Transfer steak to a cutting board and let stand, uncovered, about 15 minutes.
  • Assemble salad while steak rests:
  • Whisk together lime juice, water, sugar, fish sauce, and red-pepper flakes in a bowl until sugar is dissolved, then stir in shallots.
  • Cook noodles in a 5-quart pot of boiling salted water until just tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain in a colander, then rinse under cold water and drain well. Transfer to a bowl and toss with 1/2 cup dressing. 3Working around core of each apple, cut thin slices (about 1/8 inch thick) with slicer, then stack slices. Cut slices lengthwise into 1/4-inch-wide matchsticks.
  • Combine apples, greens, and mint in a large bowl. Add 1/2 cup dressing and toss well to coat.
  • Thinly slice steak across the grain.
  • Arrange noodles on a large platter and mound greens on top of noodles. Arrange steak slices on greens and sprinkle with peanuts. Serve at room temperature with remaining dressing on the side.
  • *Found in Asian markets and uwajimaya.com.

Tips:

  • Choose the right steak: Flank steak, skirt steak, or sirloin steak are all good choices for this salad. They are all relatively thin and cook quickly, making them perfect for a stir-fry.
  • Slice the steak thinly: This will help it cook evenly and quickly.
  • Marinate the steak: This will help to tenderize it and add flavor. You can use a simple marinade made with soy sauce, rice vinegar, and ginger, or you can get creative and try a more complex marinade.
  • Cook the steak over high heat: This will help to sear the outside of the steak and keep it juicy on the inside.
  • Don't overcook the steak: Steak is best cooked to medium-rare or medium, so that it is still slightly pink in the center.
  • Serve the salad immediately: This salad is best enjoyed fresh, so serve it as soon as it is made.

Conclusion:

This Asian steak salad is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy steak, give this salad a try!

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