Thai Spinach Beef Salad

Name: Thai Spinach Beef Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 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

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

Ingredients

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

Directions

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.

Editor's Note

Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.

Nutrition Facts

2 cups: 207 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 383mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 2g fiber), 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 vegetable.

Originally published as Thai Spinach Beef Salad in Light & Tasty June/July 2005

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scsvatek

Mar 24, 2014

We really enjoyed this. We love fresh salads and the mix of spices was easy and delicious. we will make it again soon.
Tsmith55

May 25, 2012

Easy and surprising. I was unsure what to expect but my family said it was a very good change. Quality meat is key; don't skimp. I did double the meat because my men scream for protein.
djuseless

Mar 25, 2010

I added some chopped plum tomatoes to the spinach for some more vegetables!