STEAK SALAD WITH FISH SAUCE AND MINT

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This salad, with Southeast Asian flair, takes mere minutes to make, even with cooking the beef. Its base is mesclun and a handful of flavorful, mild herbs, like parsley or mint. Because steak doesn't need any seasoning, cooking it takes only 10 minutes. You could substitute chicken, pork or shrimp. The vinaigrette that accompanies this salad is light but assertive, based not on olive oil but on a neutral-flavored oil like canola. I use relatively little oil, as its job is only to help the remaining dressing ingredients coat the greens. To this I add rice vinegar or lime juice, both of which are high in flavor but low in acidity. The vinaigrette is rounded off with mustard, shallots, and nam pla (Thai fish sauce) or soy sauce.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     easy, quick, weekday, times classics, main course

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 to 1 1/2 pounds thick sirloin, rib-eye or other boneless steak
6 to 8 cups mesclun greens
1 cup mint leaves
1/4 cup neutral oil, like canola
1/4 cup rice vinegar or lime juice
1 teaspoon mustard, optional
1 chopped shallot, about 1 tablespoon
2 tablespoons nam pla, or 1 tablespoon soy sauce mixed with 1 tablespoon water
1/4 teaspoon or more freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • If you're grilling, start a charcoal fire or preheat a gas grill. Grill steak about 4 minutes a side for medium rare. (If you're cooking inside, preheat oven to its maximum, 450 to 500 degrees. Heat ovenproof skillet on stove over high heat until it smokes. Place steak in skillet, and transfer to oven. Roast about 4 minutes a side for medium rare.)
  • Meanwhile, wash greens and toss with mint. Whisk or blend remaining ingredients together, taste, and adjust seasoning.
  • Let steak rest for a minute before slicing, and then place it atop greens, with its juices. Dress with vinaigrette, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 461, UnsaturatedFat 22 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 34 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 31 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 538 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Murad Adil
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I was pleasantly surprised by this salad. The fish sauce marinade gives the steak a wonderful flavor, and the mint adds a nice refreshing touch. The salad is also very easy to make, which is a bonus.


Jay Mallory
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This steak salad is a great way to enjoy a healthy and delicious meal. The steak is cooked to perfection and the salad is packed with fresh vegetables. The fish sauce marinade adds a unique and flavorful touch to the steak.


Hefaz Raj
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The fish sauce marinade gives the steak a delicious savory flavor, and the mint adds a nice refreshing touch. The salad is also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Captan Khan
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This steak salad is a great way to enjoy a healthy and flavorful meal. The steak is cooked to perfection and the salad is packed with fresh vegetables. The fish sauce marinade adds a unique and flavorful touch to the steak.


hanya tarek
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I was pleasantly surprised by this salad. The fish sauce marinade gives the steak a wonderful flavor, and the mint adds a nice refreshing touch. The salad is also very easy to make, which is a bonus.


Sage Mendoza
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This steak salad is a great way to enjoy a healthy and delicious meal. The steak is cooked to perfection and the salad is packed with fresh vegetables. The fish sauce marinade adds a unique and flavorful touch to the steak.


Haroon Sotra
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The fish sauce marinade gives the steak a delicious savory flavor, and the mint adds a nice refreshing touch. The salad is also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Asad Sadiq
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This steak salad is a great way to enjoy a healthy and flavorful meal. The steak is cooked to perfection and the salad is packed with fresh vegetables. The fish sauce marinade adds a unique and flavorful touch to the steak.


April Ferrell
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I was pleasantly surprised by this salad. The fish sauce marinade gives the steak a wonderful flavor, and the mint adds a nice refreshing touch. The salad is also very easy to make, which is a bonus.


Satnarayan Chaudhary
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This steak salad is a great way to enjoy a healthy and delicious meal. The steak is cooked to perfection and the salad is packed with fresh vegetables. The fish sauce marinade adds a unique and flavorful touch to the steak.


Rana Almaskhan
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The fish sauce marinade gives the steak a delicious savory flavor, and the mint adds a nice refreshing touch. The salad is also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Dulal Khan
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The steak cooks up quickly in the marinade, and the salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. I also love that this recipe is so versatile. You can use any type of steak you


md maheb
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook steak, and this recipe definitely fits the bill. The fish sauce marinade is a great way to tenderize the steak and give it a unique flavor. The mint adds a nice refreshing touch. I will definitely be making thi


Gty Vchg
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover steak. I marinated the steak in the fish sauce mixture for a few hours, then grilled it. The steak was so tender and flavorful! I served it over a bed of mixed greens, with some cherry tomatoes and a drizz


Hauwa Muhammad
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of fish sauce. But I'm so glad I did! The fish sauce marinade actually mellows out and adds a really nice flavor to the steak. The mint is also a great addition. I will definitely be m


Robert Heck
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This steak salad is a great summer meal. It's light and refreshing, but still filling. The fish sauce marinade gives the steak a wonderful flavor, and the mint adds a nice touch of freshness. I highly recommend this recipe!


m amad
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I love this recipe! The fish sauce marinade is so flavorful and the steak comes out so tender. The mint adds a nice touch of freshness. I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit.


Favour Adoh
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This salad is a great way to enjoy steak in a light and flavorful way. The fish sauce marinade tenderizes the steak and gives it a delicious umami flavor. The mint adds a refreshing touch, and the salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegeta


SINAN AL-HERMIZ
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I tried this recipe and it turned out amazing! The steak was tender and juicy, and the fish sauce marinade gave it a wonderful flavor. The mint added a nice refreshing touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Kedar Sapkota
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This steak salad with fish sauce and mint is an absolute delight! The combination of flavors is incredible, with the fish sauce adding a unique savory and slightly tangy note. The mint brings a refreshing touch, and the grilled steak is cooked to per