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Friday, March 29, 2013

Rice Noodle Salad with Grilled Beef

Note: This is part of the Traveling Picnic episode were we featured three ethnic inspired lunches (French, Asian & Italian). I separated the recipes out individually to provide you with a better search option.


If you are vegan or vegetarian it's easily adaptable. The short list of ingredients make it a great recipe for the size pantries we have in our small footprints. It's also a great way to use leftover from the grilling. I like to make a little extra noodles and dressing to have on hand for left over veggies and quick stir frys.

Pair this with The Melon in Coconut Milk side and you have a filling lunch or a nice light summer dinner.

Asian Style Rice Noodle Salad with Grilled Beef
Serves 4-6
Prep Time: 20 minutes 
Cook Time: 10 minutes








3 cups iceburg lettuce, chopped
1 carrot, peeled and shaved into ribbons
1 cucumber, peeled and diced
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
5 radishes, sliced
1 cup mint leaves, rough chopped
1 cup cilantro leaves, rough chopped

Dressing
1 clove garlic, minced
½ cup fresh lime juice
2 Tbls Thai Kitchen fish sauce or soy sauce
2 Tbls brown sugar
1 Tbls Sriracha Chili Sauce or garlic chili sauce
¾ to 1 pound of grilled steak, thinly sliced
½ cup salted peanuts

Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add noodles and cook 4 minutes. Test that one is cooked through. When cooked, drain noodles and rinse in cold water. Using scissors, cht noodles into smaller lengths. Set aside.

In a medium bowl, combine lettuce, carrots, cucumbers, peppers, radishes, mint and cilantro. Toss to combine.

In a small jar with a lid, make dressing by combining all dressing ingredients and shaking.

To serve salad, combine noodles with salad and add ¾ of the dressing. Toss to combine. Place beef on top and drizzle with remaining dressing. Sprinkle with peanuts and serve. If taking on a picnic, dress just before eating.

Encores: This is a great salad base that would be delicious with leftover grilled chicken, pork, salmon or shrimp. You can easily make it vegetarian and use tofu or tempeh in place of the steak. It is light and refreshing and also delicious with added melon or nectarines in the summertime!

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