Spicy Mongolian Beef Salad

This light and loaded beef salad even satisfies my meat-loving husband.

Spicy Mongolian Beef Salad

Average Rating: 5

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
YIELD: 4 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced
  • 1 teaspoon sugar

  • BEEF:
  • 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 beef top sirloin steak (1 pound), cut into 1/4-inch strips
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • SALAD:
  • 8 cups torn mixed salad greens
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced cucumber
  • 4 radishes, thinly sliced

Instructions

  • 1. For dressing, whisk together first 7 ingredients.
  • 2. Mix first 5 beef ingredients; toss with beef strips. In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat; stir-fry beef mixture until browned, 2-3 minutes. Remove from pan.
  • 3. Combine salad ingredients; divide among 4 plates. Top with beef. Drizzle with dressing.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 396 calories, 26g fat (5g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 550mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 27g protein.