Thai Steak Salad

A midweek treat, this Thai Steak Salad is the perfect simple salad.

UNDER 10 MINS

Ingredients

• 2 tsp sesame oil
• 3 tsp soy sauce
• 1 beef steak
• 100g Thai-style rice noodles
• a handful of cherry tomatoes, halved
• mixed salad leaves
• 3 baby cucumbers, thinly sliced
• juice of 1 lime1 chilli, finely chopped
• fresh mint, to serve
• sliced red chilli, to serve

Instructions

1. Season the beef steak with 1 tsp sesame oil, 1 tsp soy sauce, and some chopped chilli.
2. Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the steak to your preferred level (about 3 minutes per side for medium-rare, depending on thickness). Once cooked, let it rest for a few minutes before slicing thinly.
3. Whilst the steak is going, cook the Thai-style rice noodles according to package instructions. Rinse under cold water, drain, and set aside.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining soy sauce, sesame oil, lime juice and chopped chilli for a dressing.
5. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mixed salad leaves, halved cherry tomatoes, and thinly sliced baby cucumbers.
6. Add the cooked noodles to the salad, pour over the dressing, and gently toss to combine.
7. Arrange the salad on a serving plate and top with the sliced beef, fresh mint and red chilli.