Authentic Thai Steak Salad

Grilled flank steak is served on a bed of romaine lettuce with fresh mint, cilantro, and Thai basil and tossed in a flavorful lime juice dressing in this authentic Thai steak salad.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 132 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup fresh lime juice
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 2 heads romaine lettuce
• ⅓ cup fresh mint leaves
• 1 (1 1/2-pound) flank steak
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon chile-garlic sauce (such as Sriracha®)
• ⅓ cup fresh cilantro leaves
• ⅓ cup fresh Thai basil leaves

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Sprinkle pepper and salt onto flank steak.

Step 2

Cook steak on preheated grill until desired doneness is reached, 5 to 6 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 140 degrees F (60 degrees C).

Step 3

Whisk lime juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, fish sauce, garlic, and chile-garlic sauce together in a bowl.

Step 4

Mix romaine lettuce, mint, cilantro, and basil together in a bowl; spoon about 6 tablespoons lime juice mixture over romaine mixture. Toss to coat.

Step 5

Cut steak into strips and place strips into remaining lime juice mixture; let sit for steak to marinate, 1 to 2 minutes. Place steak on romaine mixture.