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A plate of sliced grilled steak with shredded lettuce and chopped nuts
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Asian Steak Salad

Marinated steak is grilled, sliced thin, then served over a simple cabbage & cucumber salad, drizzled with a flavorful homemade Asian dressing. It's light but filling, great for a summer lunch or dinner!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Marinate1 hour
Total Time1 hour 25 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Grilled Steak Salad, Steak Salad
Servings: 4

Ingredients

For the Asian Dressing

  • 1/4 cup neutral oil , such as vegetable or avocado
  • 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1/2 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili garlic sauce
  • salt and pepper , to taste

For the Salad

  • 1 pound beef top sirloin (1-inch thick)
  • 8 leaves napa cabbage , rolled up, and sliced julienned crosswise
  • 1 to 2 small Persian cucumbers , thinly sliced
  • 1/3 cup roasted and salted cashews , chopped

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, thoroughly whisk together all the ingredients for the dressing.
    steak salad dressing being whisked in bowl
  • With a fork, pierce 1 pound beef sirloin all over.
    fork pricking uncooked steak
  • Place steak in a plastic bag with 1/2 of the dressing (reserve the rest of the marinade, covered, in the fridge.) Toss to coat.
    overhead uncooked steak in marinade in plastic bag
  • Let steak marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour (or overnight), then let sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes while you warm up your grill.
    2 uncooked steak fillets in marinade in plastic bag
  • Heat an outdoor grill to medium-high. Lightly oil the grill grates. Discard marinade. Grill the steak, flipping once, until desired doneness is reached (for rare 125°; medium-rare 135°, medium, 145°; medium-well 155°, and well-done, 165°.)
    2 grilled steaks on cutting board
  • Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes. Slice thinly across the grain.
  • Divide the sliced cabbage, sliced cucumber, and steak among 4 plates.
  • Give the remaining dressing a good stir and drizzle over the top, along with a sprinkle of the chopped cashews. Serve and enjoy!
    sliced grilled steak on top of salad with cucumbers

Nutrition

Calories: 379kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 677mg | Potassium: 675mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 207IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 3mg