Best 8 Thai Spinach Beef Salad Recipes

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Are you searching for a delectable and nutritious culinary journey that combines the vibrant flavors of Thailand with the health benefits of spinach and beef? Look no further than the tantalizing world of Thai spinach beef salad. This remarkable dish offers a harmonious blend of textures and flavors, with tender beef, crisp spinach, and an array of aromatic herbs and spices. Not only is it a culinary delight, but it also is packed with essential nutrients, making it a perfect choice for health-conscious individuals seeking a satisfying and wholesome meal. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice cook, this guide will take you on a culinary adventure, providing you with the knowledge and techniques needed to create an unforgettable Thai spinach beef salad that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy. So, prepare to embark on a culinary adventure as we delve into the world of Thai spinach beef salad and discover the secrets to crafting this delectable dish in your own kitchen.

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CRUNCHY THAI SALAD



Crunchy Thai Salad image

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 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

JITLADA'S THAI BEEF SALAD



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons palm sugar or brown sugar
1 pound flap beef, at room temperature
Butter or oil, for cooking
7 whole fresh Thai chiles or jalapeno chiles (to taste)
1 clove fresh garlic
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon shrimp paste
1 scallion, cut on the bias into 1 1/2-inch-long pieces
1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
1/2 white onion, thinly sliced
1 medium ripe tomato, sliced
3 to 4 stems fresh cilantro
1/2 head iceberg lettuce, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the oyster sauce, black pepper, 1 tablespoon fish sauce and 1 tablespoon sugar. Place the beef in a large bowl and rub with the mixture. Allow the beef to marinate for a couple minutes.
  • Add butter or oil to a pan and place the pan over high heat. Cook the meat until the surface begins to caramelize, 4 minutes per side for medium-rare. Continue cooking until the meat reaches the desired doneness. Let the meat rest on a cutting board.
  • Meanwhile, crush the chiles and garlic with a mortar and pestle. Then, in a large bowl, combine the crushed garlic and chiles, lime juice, shrimp paste, remaining tablespoon sugar and remaining tablespoon fish sauce and mix until well combined. Thinly slice the cooled beef and toss with the dressing. Add the scallions, cucumbers and onions and toss to combine. Add the tomatoes, tossing carefully so they don't smash. Arrange the salad on a large plate, then top with the cilantro and serve with the lettuce either on the side or placed directly under the beef.

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

WARM BEEF AND SPINACH SALAD



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Sliced beef and tasty onions top this simple spinach salad. The dressing is thick, hearty and tangy, and is just the thing to bring it all together. Plus, you can put it on the table in no time! -Linda Eggers, Albany, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
2 tablespoons fat-free milk
1 tablespoon horseradish
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
SALAD:
1 small red onion, sliced and separated into rings
1 pound deli roast beef, cut into thin strips
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
2 plum tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, milk, horseradish and mustard; set aside., In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook and stir onion over medium-high heat until tender. Add beef; cook and stir until heated through., In a salad bowl, combine spinach and tomatoes. Add beef mixture and dressing; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 733mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

THAI BEEF SALAD



Thai beef salad image

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

OVERLOOK'S THAI BEEF SALAD WITH SPINACH



Overlook's Thai Beef Salad With Spinach image

From Chef Mike at Overlook Hospital, Summit, NJ from their April, 2009 magazine. Sounded good but I haven't had it yet.

Provided by Oolala

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

10 ounces boneless beef top loin steaks, lean, cut into 1/4-inch strips
1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
3 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons jalapeno peppers, seeded, deveined and minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup bean sprouts
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, minced
2 teaspoons sesame oil
8 cups fresh spinach, packed, trimmed, torn into bite sized pieces

Steps:

  • Spray a large non-stick skillet with cooking spray over medium-high heat.
  • Add beef, stirring constantly until no longer pink.
  • Add onion, soy sauce, jalapeno pepper, garlic, and ginger.
  • Cook, stirring frequently, 5 minutes, until onion is softened.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Add bean sprouts, cilantro and sesame oil; toss to combine.
  • Divide spinach evenly into 4 bowls and top each portion with 1/4 of the beef mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208.2, Fat 12.4, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 47.9, Sodium 538.8, Carbohydrate 7.6, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 2.5, Protein 17.3

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh spinach leaves. If you can't find fresh spinach, you can also use baby spinach or arugula.
  • To make the beef marinade, use a combination of soy sauce, fish sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, and garlic. This will give the beef a flavorful and tender texture.
  • When cooking the beef, be sure to cook it over high heat so that it gets a nice sear. This will help to lock in the juices and prevent the beef from becoming dry.
  • To make the dressing, use a combination of lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, and chili peppers. This dressing will give the salad a bright and tangy flavor.
  • When assembling the salad, be sure to toss the beef, spinach, and dressing together until everything is evenly coated.
  • Serve the salad immediately, garnished with fresh herbs and lime wedges.

Conclusion:

This Thai spinach beef salad is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a quick and easy meal. The beef is marinated in a flavorful sauce and then cooked over high heat, giving it a tender and juicy texture. The spinach is fresh and crisp, and the dressing is bright and tangy. This salad is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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