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

Shumaila Nazeer
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my salad didn't turn out as good as the picture. I think I might have used the wrong kind of beef.


Kenny Moore
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This salad is a bit too spicy for my taste, but I can see how others might enjoy it.


Amna Sajid
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I'm not a big fan of spinach, but this salad was actually really good. The dressing is amazing.


Ex Yaxyinho
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This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner.


Gudah Arshley
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I love the dressing on this salad. It's so flavorful and tangy.


Waliu Abdulsomodu
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Badoopadeedoo
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of beef and spinach.


Ayan Sharif
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I love the simplicity of this salad. It's made with just a few ingredients, but the flavors are amazing.


Viral Givenchy
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover beef. It's also a healthy and flavorful meal.


Thando Ta sende
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I made this salad for lunch today and it was so good! The dressing is amazing and the beef is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Heer Hoor
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This salad is delicious and healthy. I love the combination of flavors and textures. The beef is tender and flavorful, and the spinach is fresh and crispy. The dressing is also very tasty.


Osama Auternattack
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I usually add some extra vegetables, like bell peppers or carrots, to make it even more colorful.


Evelyn Lucky
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This salad was a hit at my dinner party! The flavors were amazing and it was so refreshing. I will definitely be making this again.