Best 4 Tangy Beef Salad Recipes

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**Tangy Beef Salad: A Refreshing and Flavorful Dish for All Occasions**

Are you looking for a dish that is both delicious and easy to make? Look no further than tangy beef salad. This refreshing salad is perfect for a light lunch, a quick dinner, or a potluck. It's also a great way to use up leftover beef. The tangy dressing, made with lime juice, fish sauce, and chili peppers, gives the salad a bright and flavorful kick. The beef is cooked until tender and then tossed with the dressing, along with crisp vegetables like carrots, cucumbers, and onions. The result is a salad that is both satisfying and refreshing. This article includes three variations of the tangy beef salad: a classic Vietnamese version, a Thai-inspired version, and a Korean-style version. Each variation has its own unique flavor profile, so you're sure to find one that you'll love. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to make this delicious and easy tangy beef salad.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

TANGY BEEF SALAD



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Prepared Catalina dressing adds tangy-sweet flavor to this fast fresh-tasting salad. It's chock-full of good stuff, including crisp lettuce, tomatoes, pepper and beans. "Add the corn chips last so they stay crunchy," suggests Lorraine.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups Tomato Ground Beef Mix
6 cups torn iceberg lettuce
1 medium green pepper, diced
1 small onion, chopped
1 large tomato, cut into wedges
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 bottle (8 ounces) Catalina salad dressing
1/2 to 1 cup coarsely crushed corn chips

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook beef mix until heated through. In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, green pepper, onion, tomato, beans and cheese. Add beef mix. Drizzle with dressing. Sprinkle with corn chips. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 427 calories, Fat 22g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 1000mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

TANGY SPINACH SALAD



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This is great salad for a potluck or BBQ. I always get lots of compliments and requests for the recipe. Ensure that dressing is thoroughly mixed before tossing with salad, it will separate while chilling.

Provided by Bmlove

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 2h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ onion, chopped
⅓ cup white sugar
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
¼ cup canola oil
1 ½ tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon celery seed
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (9 ounce) bag fresh spinach, chopped
⅔ cup herb-seasoned stuffing mix (such as Pepperidge Farm® Cubed Herb Seasoned Stuffing)
3 hard-boiled eggs, crumbled
⅓ cup crumbled cooked bacon

Steps:

  • Whisk onion, sugar, apple cider vinegar, canola oil, yellow mustard, salt, celery seed, and black pepper together in a bowl until well combined. Chill in refrigerator at least 2 hours to blend flavors.
  • Mix spinach, stuffing mix, eggs, and bacon together in a large bowl. Add dressing and stir to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242.4 calories, Carbohydrate 23.5 g, Cholesterol 87.9 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 8.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 665.7 mg, Sugar 10.4 g

SWEET AND TANGY BEEF SALAD



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Make and share this Sweet and Tangy Beef Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories     Meat

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 cup walnut halves
2 tablespoons sugar
canola oil
salt
1 lb beef tenderloin
1/4 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 teaspoon chili oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons cilantro, minced
1 tablespoon ginger, minced
2 teaspoons orange zest, grated
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1 carrot, julienned
1 red bell pepper, julienned
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
2 cups watercress leaves
1 cup of fresh mint
1 bunch fresh spinach, trimmed

Steps:

  • Place 3 cups of water in saucepan and bring to a boil.
  • Add walnuts, return to boil and cook for 1 minute.
  • Drain, rinse under warm water and drain again.
  • Transfer to large bowl, pour sugar over and stir until dissolved.
  • Deep fry nuts at 350 for about 5 minutes or until golden, remove to a colander, salt and stir every few minutes to keep from sticking.
  • Spread on paper towel to cool.
  • Will keep for about 2 weeks in tightly covered container.
  • Grill beef, rest and cut on bias into thin strips.
  • Combine canola, sesame oil, chili oil, soy, vinegar, lemon juice, cilantro, zest, ginger and garlic in bowl.
  • Whisk to blend.
  • Add beef strips and let stand for 15 minutes.
  • Just before serving, remove beef from dressing and reserve dressing.
  • Combine beef, carrot, red pepper, onion, watercress, mint and spinach in large bowl.
  • Dress to taste.
  • Serve on plates topped with walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 790.4, Fat 63.2, SaturatedFat 12.9, Cholesterol 97.5, Sodium 663.5, Carbohydrate 22.5, Fiber 7.1, Sugar 10.3, Protein 38.4

TANGY STEAK SALAD



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Satisfy the meat lovers and the veggie lovers at your table with this quick-cook main-dish salad.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 17m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
1 pound beef boneless top sirloin steak, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
4 cups bite-size pieces iceberg lettuce
2 medium celery stalks, sliced (1 cup)
4 green onions, sliced
1 small red bell pepper, sliced

Steps:

  • Heat oil in 10-inch skillet over high heat.
  • Cook beef in oil about 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until brown; drain. Stir in mustard and parsley; keep warm,
  • Toss lettuce, celery, green onions and bell pepper. Divide among 4 dinner plates. Top with beef mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 350 mg

Tips:

  • Choose the right cut of beef: Flank steak, skirt steak, or hanger steak are all good options for this salad. They are relatively inexpensive cuts of meat that are flavorful and tender when cooked properly.
  • Slice the beef against the grain: This will help to make the beef more tender and easier to chew.
  • Marinate the beef: Marinating the beef in a flavorful mixture of soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and brown sugar will help to tenderize it and add flavor.
  • Cook the beef quickly over high heat: This will help to keep the beef tender and juicy.
  • Use fresh, flavorful vegetables: The vegetables in this salad should be crisp and flavorful. Use a variety of vegetables, such as cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, and bell peppers.
  • Make the dressing ahead of time: The dressing for this salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to a week. This will save you time when you're ready to assemble the salad.

Conclusion:

This tangy beef salad is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for a summer meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like your beef rare or well-done, this salad is sure to please everyone at your table.

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