Thai Beef Salad

This salad takes leftover beef to a whole new level. You can punch it up with store-bought dressing.

INGREDIENTS | SERVES 4

  • 1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup fresh lime juice
  • ¼ cup fish sauce
  • 10 fresh mint leaves, chopped
  • ½ teaspoon granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon red chili paste
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups cooked beef, cubed
  • 4 cups salad mix
  • 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
  • Fresh chopped cilantro to taste
  • 4 green onions, chopped
  1. Add the yellow onion, lime juice, fish sauce, mint, sugar, red chili paste, garlic, and beef to a bowl; stir to mix. Cover and chill for 30 minutes.

  2. For each serving, place 1 cup of salad mix on a plate or in a salad bowl. Arrange the cucumber slices over the top of the salad mix.

  3. Spoon the beef mixture over the cucumber slices. Garnish with fresh cilantro and chopped green onion.

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