Best 7 Thai Beef Pasta Salad Recipes

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Thai beef pasta salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines the tangy and spicy flavors of Thai cuisine with the hearty, comforting texture of pasta. It is a perfect meal for a hot summer day or a quick and easy weeknight dinner. This article will guide you through the process of making the best Thai beef pasta salad, from selecting the right ingredients to preparing the dressing and assembling the salad. We will also provide tips on how to customize the recipe to suit your personal taste.

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GRILLED THAI BEEF SALAD



Grilled Thai Beef Salad image

Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories     main-dish

Time 4h30m

Yield 4 servings (1 serving is about 2 1/2 cups salad)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound top-round London broil or flank steak, about 1 to 1 1/2-inches thick
3 tablespoons lime juice, divided
3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
3 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons minced ginger
1 1/4 teaspoons red curry paste or chili-garlic sauce
1/2 head red-leaf lettuce, torn (about 6 cups)
3 shallots, thinly sliced (about 1/2 cup), divided, for garnish
1/2 cup cilantro leaves, rinsed and dried
1 cup basil leaves, sliced into ribbons

Steps:

  • Rinse and pat the meat dry. Place in a sealable plastic bag or small glass dish. In a medium bowl combine 1 tablespoon of the lime juice, soy sauce, canola oil, brown sugar, garlic, ginger and red curry paste. Pour half the mixture into the bag with the meat. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons lime juice to the bag. Seal tightly, and marinate meat in refrigerator at least 4 hours or overnight, turning occasionally. Reserve the rest of the mixture refrigerated, to dress the salad.
  • Spray grill or grill pan with cooking spray and preheat. Grill steak until medium-rare, about 5 minutes per side, depending on desired doneness. Let rest until room temperature then slice thinly against the grain.
  • Combine lettuce, sliced shallot, cilantro, basil and beef in a salad bowl, reserving a few shallots for garnish. Add the reserved dressing and toss to coat. Divide salad among 4 plates and garnish with reserved sliced shallots.

CRUNCHY THAI SALAD



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Provided by Jamie Oliver

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 21

Noodles
Bean sprouts
Finely sliced green and red peppers
Baby spinach
Finely sliced and seeded red or green chiles
Rocket (arugula)
Sliced scallions
Peeled, seeded and sliced cucumbers
Finely sliced Chinese and Savoy cabbage
Whole sugar snap peas
Mint, basil and coriander (cilantro)
Lightly toasted cashew nuts or sesame seeds, for garnish
4 tablespoons fresh lime juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon sesame seed oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
Large pinch brown sugar
1 tablespoon ginger, peeled and finely chopped
1/2 clove garlic, finely sliced
1 red chili, seeded and finely sliced
1 large handful fresh coriander (cilantro) and basil, chopped

Steps:

  • Cook the noodles as normal and prepare all the vegetables while the noodles are cooking. When they are done rinse under cold water and add to the salad.;
  • Mix all of the ingredients together in a jam jar, shake and pour over the salad. Garnish with cashew nuts or sesame seeds.;

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

THAI CHICKEN PASTA SALAD



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I combined several recipes to come up with my healthier twist on traditional pad thai. My version has only one-third the sodium of frozen versions you find in the store. -Beth Dauenhauer, Pueblo, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

12 ounces uncooked whole wheat spaghetti
2 large carrots, julienned
3/4 cup reduced-fat creamy peanut butter
3 tablespoons water
3 tablespoons lime juice
3 tablespoons molasses
4-1/2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
3 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons rice vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
8 cups finely shredded Chinese or napa cabbage
2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
2/3 cup minced fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons unsalted dry roasted peanuts, chopped

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook spaghetti according to package directions, adding the carrots during the last 2 minutes of cooking., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk peanut butter, water, lime juice, molasses, soy sauce, garlic, vinegar, sesame oil and red pepper flakes until blended. Drain spaghetti and carrots; place in a large bowl. Add cabbage, chicken and dressing; toss to coat., Sprinkle with cilantro and peanuts. Serve immediately or refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 298mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

SPEEDY THAI BEEF SALAD



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Whip up this authentically fresh and fragrant Thai salad in just quarter of an hour

Provided by John Torode

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

250g pack medium rice noodle
2-3 rump or sirloin steaks , about 700g/1lb 9oz in total
juice 1 lime
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 tbsp fish sauce
2long red chillies , seeded and cut into long strips
300g beansprout
20g pack coriander , leaves picked and torn
2 x packs basil , leaves picked and torn
sweet chilli sauce , to serve

Steps:

  • Put the noodles in a large heatproof bowl. Pour over a kettleful of water and leave for about 4 mins until softened. Drain in a colander then rinse under cold water.
  • Heat a heavy non-stick frying pan over a high heat. Trim any fat from the steaks. When hot, sear the steaks for 2-3 mins each side. Remove from the heat and leave to rest while you make the salad.
  • Mix together the lime juice, vegetable oil and fish sauce, add the strips of chilli and give it a good stir. Combine the beansprouts, coriander and basil, then stir in the lime and chilli mix.
  • Thinly slice the steaks into strips and toss together with the other ingredients. Divide the noodles between four plates and pile the beef salad on top. Serve with sweet chilli sauce, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 544 calories, Fat 16 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 54 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 43 grams protein, Sodium 1.6 milligram of sodium

ROAST BEEF PASTA SALAD



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I made this salad one year when a neighbor came over to help my husband put up hay. They both were hot and dusty, so this cool dish was well received. It's a meal in itself.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 package (16 ounces) spiral pasta
2 cups julienned cooked roast beef
1 cup chopped green pepper
1 cup sliced celery
3/4 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/3 cup chopped dill pickle
2 to 3 green onions, sliced
DRESSING:
2 tablespoons beef bouillon granules
1/4 cup boiling water
1/2 cup milk
2 cups mayonnaise
1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
1 teaspoon dill weed
Dash pepper

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Place in a large bowl; add the beef, green pepper, celery, onion, red pepper, pickle and green onions. , For dressing, in a large bowl, dissolve bouillon in water. Stir in the milk, mayonnaise, sour cream, dill and pepper. Toss with pasta mixture. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 515 calories, Fat 35g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 678mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

THAI BEEF SALAD



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A low calorie salad with a Thai chilli dressing and tender rump steak. Put your spiralizer to good use and treat yourself to a simple, flavourful supper

Provided by Sophie Godwin - Cookery writer

Categories     Dinner, Supper

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cucumber and 1 mooli, ends trimmed, halved widthways and spiralized into thin noodles, then patted fry and any long strands cut in half
1 rump steak (200-250g)
2 tsp groundnut oil or sunflower oil
100g beansprouts
small pack coriander , leaves picked
1 garlic clove , crushed
1 tbsp fish sauce
1 tbsp soft brown sugar
1/2 lime , zested and juiced
1 red chilli , finely chopped (deseeded if you like)

Steps:

  • Mix all the dressing ingredients, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. In a large bowl, toss the cucumber and mooli with half the dressing.
  • Rub the steak with the oil and season on both sides. Heat a frying pan until it is searing hot. Fry the steak for 2-3 mins each side for medium rare. Transfer to a plate to rest.
  • To assemble the salad, pile the vegetables onto plates and mix with the beansprouts and coriander. Top with the steak and remaining dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351 calories, Fat 16 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 18 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 16 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 32 grams protein, Sodium 1.8 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make a big difference in the taste of your salad. Look for good quality beef, fresh vegetables, and a flavorful dressing.
  • Marinate the beef: Marinating the beef in a flavorful mixture of soy sauce, garlic, and ginger will help to tenderize it and infuse it with flavor.
  • Cook the beef properly: Be careful not to overcook the beef, as this will make it tough. Cook it just until it is cooked through but still slightly pink in the center.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: This salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. Feel free to add or substitute any vegetables that you like.
  • Make a flavorful dressing: The dressing is what really brings this salad together. Be sure to use a good quality olive oil and vinegar, and add some fresh herbs and spices for extra flavor.
  • Serve the salad immediately: This salad is best served immediately after it is made. The noodles will start to absorb the dressing and become soggy if you let it sit for too long.

Conclusion:

Thai beef pasta 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. With its combination of tender beef, fresh vegetables, and flavorful dressing, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next party or potluck.

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