ASIAN NOODLE & BEEF SALAD

Asian Noodle & Beef Salad image

My Asian-inspired pasta salad is crunchy, tangy and light. If you have fresh herbs, like basil or cilantro, on hand, add them to the mix. -Kelsey Casselbury, Odenton, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Ingredients

1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup lime juice
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon grated fresh gingerroot
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 beef top sirloin steak (1 pound)
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 ounces thin rice noodles
1 cup julienned zucchini
2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
1 celery rib, sliced

Steps:

For dressing, mix first six ingredients. Sprinkle steak with pepper. Grill, covered, over medium heat until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°), 6-8 minutes per side. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing., Meanwhile, prepare rice noodles according to package directions. Drain; rinse with cold water and drain again. In a large bowl, combine noodles, vegetables and steak; toss with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 399 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 855mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 29g protein.