Best 6 Thai Spinach Beef Salad Recipes

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**Thai Spinach Beef Salad: A Culinary Symphony of Flavors and Textures**

Embark on a culinary journey to the vibrant streets of Thailand with this delectable Thai spinach beef salad recipe. This dish, known as "Neua Pad Pak Boong," is a harmonious blend of tender beef, crisp spinach, aromatic herbs, and a tangy dressing that dances on your palate. Savor the explosion of flavors as the savory beef mingles with the earthy spinach, while the spicy-sour dressing adds a delightful zing. Prepare to be captivated by the symphony of textures as the tender beef contrasts with the crisp spinach, creating a delightful mouthfeel with every bite. This recipe also includes a variation for those who prefer a vegetarian version, showcasing the versatility of this dish. Additionally, learn how to make the aromatic dressing from scratch, using a delightful combination of fish sauce, lime juice, and chili peppers. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with this authentic Thai spinach beef salad that promises an unforgettable culinary experience.

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THAI BEEF SALAD



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Recipe video above. One little change to the usual Thai Beef Salad recipe - grinding coriander to mix into the dressing gives this an extra dimension that makes this a restaurant standard recipe.

Provided by Nagi | RecipeTin Eats

Categories     Beef     Salad

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 to 1 tsp birds eye or Thai Chilli (, very finely sliced (Note 1))
2 garlic cloves
1 tbsp cilantro/coriander stems (, finely chopped)
2 tsp sugar
2 tbsp fish sauce
3 tbsp lime juice
1 tbsp grape seed oil ((or canola or vegetable oil))
7 - 8 oz / 200 - 250 g good quality beef steak - sirloin (, at room temperature (Note 2))
1/2 tbsp oil ((vegetable, peanut or canola oil))
Salt and pepper
2 cups mixed lettuce leaves
1/4 cup cherry tomatoes (, halved)
1/4 small red onion ((spanish onion), very finely sliced)
1/2 cucumber (, cut horizontally then cut into slices (about 1/3 cup))
1/4 cup cilantro/coriander leaves (, lightly packed)
1/4 cup mint leaves (, lightly packed)
1 tbsp peanuts (, roughly chopped)
Extra cilantro/coriander and mint leaves

Steps:

  • Place the birds eye chili, garlic, cilantro stems and a small pinch of salt into a mortar and pestle. Grind until a smooth paste forms.
  • Add the remaining Dressing ingredients. Adjust sugar, lime juice and fish sauce to taste. Set aside.
  • Alternative: Finely mince garlic, coriander and chilli. Use side of knife to smear into paste on cutting board, then shake in jar with remaining ingredients.
  • Preheat a skillet over high heat until screaming hot and smoking.
  • Drizzle the beef with 1/2 tbsp of oil on both sides, then sprinkle with a good pinch of salt and pepper. Cook the beef to your liking (Note 2).
  • Cook times: for steak 2cm / 4/5" thick, 2 min on each side for medium rare (until internal temp is 52°C/125°F) OR 2 1/2 min each side for medium (internal temp 57°C/135°F).
  • Remove the beef from the skillet onto a plate. Loosely tent with foil and set aside for 10 minutes to rest.
  • Place lettuce in a bowl, drizzle with 1 tbsp Dressing and toss.
  • Slice the beef thinly against the grain (Note 2) and place in a bowl with the remaining Salad ingredients. Dress with most remaining Dressing and toss gently.
  • Pile dressed lettuce onto plate(s), pile over beef and other salad ingredients.
  • Sprinkle with peanuts and garnish with extra cilantro/coriander and mint leaves if using, drizzle with remaining Dressing. Serve immediately!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 326 g, Calories 384 kcal, Carbohydrate 13.5 g, Protein 38.1 g, Fat 19.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Cholesterol 101 mg, Sodium 1553 mg, Fiber 2.4 g, Sugar 7.6 g

THAI SPINACH BEEF SALAD



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Here's a main-dish salad that's just plain fun to eat. It's crunchy, beefy and has a little kick. Best of all, it's good for you. -Janet Dingler, Cedartown, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup lime juice
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon minced fresh mint or 1/2 teaspoon dried mint
1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
1 pound beef top sirloin steak, cut into 1/4-inch-thick strips
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
5 ounces fresh baby spinach (about 6 cups)
1 large sweet red pepper, julienned
1/2 medium cucumber, julienned

Steps:

  • For dressing, mix first six ingredients until blended. Place a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add beef and jalapeno; cook and stir until beef is no longer pink, 1-3 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Remove from heat., Place spinach, red pepper and cucumber in a large bowl. Add beef; toss with dressing. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 383mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SPINACH AND BEEF SALAD



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

8 ounces sirloin or filet mignon steak, cut into strips
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 teaspoon minced garlic
Freshly ground pepper
8 ounces shiitake or similar wild mushroom, trimmed, wiped clean and sliced*
Salt
12 ounces fresh spinach leaves, trimmed, rinsed, and patted dry
4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 to 3 teaspoons lemon pepper
Salt
4 tablespoons olive oil
Minced fresh herbs, such as dill, chives, basil, or a combination
*White cultivated mushrooms may be substituted and do not need to be cooked.

Steps:

  • In a bowl combine the steak, soy sauce, olive oil, garlic, and pepper. Let marinate 15 minutes. Warm a nonstick skillet over moderately high heat until it is hot. Add the steak, marinade, and salt, and cook, stirring, just until the meat is no longer pink (be careful not to overcook). With a slotted spoon transfer the steak to a plate. Add the remaining oil to the skillet and warm it over moderately high heat until hot. Add the mushrooms and salt and pepper, and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes.
  • In a salad bowl combine the steak, mushrooms along with any pan juices, and spinach leaves, tossing gently to combine.
  • For the dressing: In a bowl whisk together the vinegar, mustard, lemon pepper, and salt to taste. Add the oil, in a stream, whisking until combined well. Whisk in the herbs. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Serve with grilled or toasted bread.

THAI SPINACH SALAD



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Make and share this Thai Spinach Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Abby Girl

Categories     Spinach

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 ounces enoki mushrooms
10 ounces Baby Spinach
1 cup bean sprouts
1 yellow pepper, thinly sliced
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
3 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1/2 teaspoon Chinese chili sauce
2 teaspoons ginger, finely minced
1/4 cup green onion, minced
1/4 cup mint, minced
2 tablespoons basil, minced
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated
1/4 cup canola oil

Steps:

  • Cut off the dirty stem ends of the enoki mushrooms. Separate them into threads. Combine them with the spinach, bean sprouts, yellow peppers and almonds in a salad bowl.
  • Combine the remaining ingredients in a blender; process on medium speed for 15 - 20 seconds, until pureed.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad and toss just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.9, Fat 14, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 278.6, Carbohydrate 14.2, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 6.1, Protein 5

THAI-INSPIRED SPINACH AND MANGO SALAD



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Featuring a harmonious medley of fresh ingredients our Thai mango salad makes a great accompaniment to Thai mains or will be a popular pick at any barbecue as it pairs really well with grilled meats and seafood. Or, just add some protein and you have yourself a sensational light dinner.

Provided by Anastasia

Categories     Spinach Salad

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 cups baby spinach leaves
2 medium mangos - peeled, seeded, and diced
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 small red chile pepper, cut into thin strips
sea salt and cracked black pepper to taste
2 leaf (blank)s kaffir lime leaves
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon grated lime zest
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh lemongrass
1 small Thai chile, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon coconut sugar

Steps:

  • Combine spinach, mangos, cilantro, and chile pepper in a large mixing bowl. Season with sea salt and pepper.
  • Slice lime leaves in a chiffonade cut (long, thin strips). Place in a small food processor with olive oil, soy sauce, lime juice, lime zest, sesame oil, fish sauce, ginger, lemongrass, Thai chile, garlic, and coconut sugar; blitz until combined.
  • Pour dressing over salad and toss well to combine. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.6 calories, Carbohydrate 23.6 g, Fat 14 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 754.9 mg, Sugar 17.7 g

THAI BEEF SALAD



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A colorful, tangy salad that brings out the best in Thai cuisine and spices.

Provided by Mick

Categories     Salad     Beef and Pork Salad Recipes     Beef Salad Recipes

Time 3h45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 green onions, chopped
1 lemon grass, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
1 cup lime juice
⅓ cup fish sauce
1 tablespoon sweet chili sauce
½ cup white sugar
1 ½ pounds (1 inch thick) steak fillet
1 head leaf lettuce - rinsed, dried and torn into bite-size pieces
½ English cucumber, diced
1 pint cherry tomatoes

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, stir together the green onions, lemon grass, cilantro, mint leaves, lime juice, fish sauce, chili sauce and sugar until well combined and the sugar is dissolved. Adjust the flavor, if desired, by adding more sugar and/or fish sauce. Set aside.
  • Cook the steak over high heat on a preheated grill for approximately 4-6 minutes on each side, until it is cooked medium. Do not overcook the meat! Remove from heat and slice into thin strips. Add the meat and its juices to the sauce and refrigerate, tightly covered, for at least 3 hours.
  • Tear the lettuce into bite size pieces and place in a salad bowl. Arrange the cucumber on top of the lettuce, and then pour the meat and sauce over. Top with the cherry tomatoes and garnish with fresh cilantro leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210.8 calories, Carbohydrate 27.4 g, Cholesterol 25.2 mg, Fat 5 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 1050.6 mg, Sugar 19.2 g

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-sliced beef or thinly slice the beef yourself against the grain.
  • To ensure the beef is tender, marinate it for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
  • For a more intense flavor, use a combination of light and dark soy sauce.
  • If you don't have fish sauce, you can substitute oyster sauce or tamari.
  • To make the salad more refreshing, add some julienned carrots or cucumbers.
  • For a spicier salad, add some chopped chili peppers or red pepper flakes.
  • Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later.

Conclusion:

This Thai spinach beef salad is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. The beef is tender and flavorful, and the spinach is fresh and crisp. The dressing is a perfect balance of sweet, sour, and salty. If you are looking for a new and exciting salad recipe, this is the one for you.

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