Thai Beef Salad

Pass on the take out and make this fresh and easy Thai Beef Salad instead! 

A classic at any restaurant, remake this flavourful favourite at home with delicious strips of plant-based beef, an irresistibly tangy dressing and crisp vegetables. Perfect as a light lunch, side dish or appetizer! 

Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Serves: 4

Ingredients: 

• 6 lettuce leaves, coarsely shredded
• 1 punnet cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cucumber, deseeded, thinly sliced
• 1 red onion, halved, thinly sliced
• ¼ cup peanuts, crushed, to garnish
• Fresh coriander, to garnish
• Fresh mint, to garnish

For the beef:

• 1 packet Deliciou Plant-Based Beef
• 1 cup (240ml) water
• 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste

For the dressing:

• 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1 1/2 Tbsp grated palm sugar
• 1 Tbsp light soy sauce
• 2 tsp sesame oil
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 2 tsp finely grated fresh ginger
• 1 long red chilli, finely diced

Directions:

1. Combine all the beef ingredients in a large bowl and mix well. Shape into thumb sized strips.
2. Heat oil in a frypan over medium-high heat and fry the beef strips until golden brown. Set aside. 
3. Whisk all the dressing ingredients together in a small jug. 
4. Bring together the lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber and onion in a large bowl. Add half the dressing and gently toss to combine.
5. To serve, divide the salad between 4 bowls and top with beef strips.
6. Drizzle over the remaining dressing and garnish with peanuts, coriander and mint. Enjoy!

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