Korean Beef Salad

Name: Korean Beef Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Asian, Korean
Ingredients: 16 ounces lean beef (such as sirloin or tenderloin), thinly sliced; 4 cups mixed salad greens (e.g., lettuce, spinach, or kale); 3 cup cucumber, thinly sliced; 3 cup carrot, julienned or thinly sliced; 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced; ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves (optional, for garnish); 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free); 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger; ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to taste); Stevia or your preferred low-calorie sweetener to taste (optional); Salt and black pepper to taste

8 steps

Prep:15min

This Korean-inspired salad with beef and vegetables is not only low in fat and carbs but also packed with flavor. It's a quick and healthy meal option that's perfect for warm days or when you don't want to cook.

Updated at: Tue, 28 Nov 2023 22:36:58 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories237.4 kcal (12%)

Total Fat6.9 g (10%)

Carbs15.9 g (6%)

Sugars7.3 g (8%)

Protein29.4 g (59%)

Sodium664.3 mg (33%)

Fiber3.8 g (13%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

Salad:

16 ounceslean beef

such as sirloin or tenderloin, thinly sliced

4 cupsmixed salad greens

lettuce, spinach, or kale

3 cupcucumber

thinly sliced

3 cupcarrot

julienned or thinly sliced

0.5red onion

thinly sliced

¼ cupfresh cilantro leaves

optional, for garnish

Dressing:

3 tablespoonslow-sodium soy sauce

or tamari for gluten-free

1 tablespoonsesame oil

2 tablespoonsrice vinegar

1clove garlic

minced

1 teaspoonfresh ginger

grated

½ teaspooncrushed red pepper flakes

adjust to taste

Stevia

or your preferred low-calorie sweetener, to taste, optional

Instructions

Step 1

Prepare the Salad Ingredients: In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, thinly sliced cucumber, julienned or thinly sliced carrot, and thinly sliced red onion. Toss to mix the vegetables.

Step 2

Prepare the Beef: In a separate bowl, place the thinly sliced lean beef.

Step 3

Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the low-sodium soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated fresh ginger, crushed red pepper flakes, and your preferred low-calorie sweetener (if desired). Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning with salt and black pepper as needed.

Step 4

Marinate the Beef: Pour half of the dressing over the thinly sliced beef. Toss the beef in the dressing to coat evenly. Allow it to marinate for about 5 minutes.

Step 5

Assemble the Salad: Place the marinated beef on top of the prepared salad greens and vegetables.

Step 6

Drizzle with Dressing: Drizzle the remaining dressing over the salad.

Step 7

Garnish: If desired, garnish with fresh cilantro leaves for added flavor and presentation.

Step 8

Serve: Your Low-Fat and Low-Carb Korean Beef Salad is ready to serve. Enjoy your no-cook Korean meal!