Asian Beef Salad

Asian Beef Salad

This vibrant and flavour-packed dish features tender beef steak served atop a crisp salad with capsicum, red onion, and roasted cashews. Tossed in a zesty Asian-style dressing, this salad is perfect for a light yet satisfying meal.

Serves: 4
Preparation time: 20 minutes (plus marinating)
Cooking time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

For the Beef:

• 400g rump steak
• Juice and zest of 1 lime
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
• 1 tsp ground ginger

For the Salad:

• 2 cups shredded lettuce
• 1 red capsicum, thinly sliced
• 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 medium carrot, grated
• 1/4 cup spring onions, sliced
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cup roasted cashews
• 2 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped

For the Dressing:

• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp fish sauce
• Juice of 1 lime
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1/2 tsp red chilli flakes (optional)

To Serve:

• Lime wedges
• Extra roasted cashews for garnish

Method

1. Marinate the Beef:

   • In a bowl, mix lime juice, lime zest, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, pepper, and ground ginger.
   • Add the rump steak, ensuring it’s evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours.

2. Prepare the Salad:

   • In a large bowl, combine shredded lettuce, capsicum, red onion, carrot, spring onions, cherry tomatoes, and coriander. Toss gently to mix.

3. Make the Dressing:

   • In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, honey, sesame oil, and chilli flakes. Set aside.

4. Cook the Beef:

   • Heat a grill pan or barbecue over medium-high heat.
   • Remove the steak from the marinade and grill for 3-4 minutes per side, or until cooked to your liking. Rest for 5 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.

5. Assemble and Serve:

   • Place the salad onto serving plates and top with sliced beef.
   • Drizzle the dressing over the top and sprinkle with roasted cashews. Garnish with lime wedges and additional cashews if desired.

Tips

• Add crunch: Include sliced cucumber or radishes for extra texture.
• Make it heartier: Add vermicelli noodles or serve with steamed jasmine rice.
• Spice it up: Use fresh chopped red chillies in the dressing for more heat.

This refreshing Asian beef salad is bursting with flavours and textures, making it a perfect dish for any occasion!