By Axel Azzopardi Arena
Healthy High-Protein Steak & Rice Noodle Salad
6 steps
Prep:25minCook:15min
A nutrient-dense Vietnamese-inspired salad featuring lean grass-fed steak, brown rice noodles, and fresh vegetables in a zesty lime dressing. Packed with complete proteins and fiber for muscle building and satiety.
Updated at: Sat, 09 Aug 2025 11:42:54 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
55
Low
Glycemic Load
50
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories1068.8 kcal (53%)
Total Fat60.4 g (86%)
Carbs90.5 g (35%)
Sugars26.9 g (30%)
Protein50.3 g (101%)
Sodium1035.7 mg (52%)
Fiber12.9 g (46%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
2 servings
For the Enhanced Dressing:
2jalapeño peppers
small, finely diced
3garlic cloves
minced
¼ cupfresh lime juice
2 tablespoonscoconut aminos
replacing soy sauce
2 tablespoonsraw honey
2 tablespoonsavocado oil
1 tablespoonsesame oil
kosher salt
to taste
For the Salad:
8 ozsirloin steak
grass-fed, increased for more protein
4 ozbrown rice noodles
or shirataki noodles, complete carbs/low-carb option
3 cupsnapa cabbage
shredded
2persian cucumbers
thinly sliced
1 cupedamame
shelled, added protein and fiber
½ cupfresh mint leaves
½ cupfresh cilantro
¼ cuphemp hearts
complete protein boost
¼ cupalmonds
crushed, replacing peanuts for better nutrition
2 cupsmixed greens
spinach and arugula for iron and fiber
Instructions
Step 1
Make dressing: Whisk all dressing ingredients in a bowl until honey dissolves. Reserve half for serving.
Step 2
Marinate steak: Season steak with salt and 3 tablespoons of dressing. Let marinate 20 minutes.
Step 3
Prepare noodles: Cook brown rice noodles according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
Step 4
Prepare vegetables: Massage cabbage and cucumbers with salt to release water, then drain.
Step 5
Cook steak: Heat a cast iron pan over medium-high heat. Cook steak 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Rest 5 minutes, then slice against grain.
Step 6
Assemble: Combine noodles, vegetables, edamame, herbs, hemp hearts, and almonds. Toss with reserved dressing. Top with sliced steak.
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