Grilled Beef Salad with Chilli Peanut Dressing

Bold flavors and a touch of spice abound in this filling and delicious grilled beef salad. It is ideal for lunch, supper, or as a light, tasty gathering meal because of the spicy bite from the chilli peanut dressing.

Ingredients

For the Salad:

• 400g of beef steak (ribeye or sirloin are good options)
• One tablespoon of olive oil
• To taste, add salt and pepper.
• Four cups of arugula, spinach, romaine, and other mixed salad greens
• Half a cup of cherry tomatoes
• One cucumber, cut into thin circles
• One red onion, cut thinly
• One small handful of freshly cut cilantro
• One small handful of freshly cut mint leaves
• 1/4 cup crumbled roasted peanuts

For the Chilli Peanut Dressing:

• Two tablespoons of peanut butter, smooth
• One spoonful of soy sauce
• One spoonful of fish sauce
• One tablespoon of lime juice
• One tablespoon of brown sugar or honey
• One red chili, diced fine (taste-test)
• One minced garlic clove
• To alter consistency, add two to three teaspoons of water.

Instructions

1. Prepare the Beef:

1. Set the temperature of your grill or grill pan to medium-high.
2. Season the beef steak liberally with salt and pepper after rubbing it with olive oil.
3. For medium-rare, grill for 3–4 minutes on each side, or cook until done to your liking.
4. Before slicing the steak thinly across the grain, take it from the fire and let it to rest for five minutes.

2. Make the Dressing:

1. Combine peanut butter, fish sauce, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, garlic, and chilli in a small bowl.
2. Add water a little at a time until the dressing is the consistency you want.

3. Assemble the Salad:

1. Place the mixed salad greens on individual plates or a big serving dish.
2. Add cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber slices, cilantro, and mint on top.
3. Top with the meat slices and scatter the crushed peanuts on top.

4. Serve:
Serve the salad with the chilli peanut dressing on the side or drizzle it over it liberally. Savor it right away!

Tips:

• Add a sprinkle of chilli flakes or an additional red chilli to the dressing to make it hotter.
• Add crunch: For added texture, add croutons or crunchy fried shallots.
• For a vegetarian alternative, use tempeh or grilled tofu in instead of the beef.

The combination of savory, spicy, and fresh tastes in this Grilled Beef Salad with Chilli Peanut Dressing is delicious. Ideal for any situation!