Authentic Thai Steak Salad Recipe

Authentic Thai Steak Salad Recipe

  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 (1 1/2-pound) flank steak
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon chile-garlic sauce (such as Sriracha®)
  • 2 heads romaine lettuce
  • 1/3 cup fresh mint leaves
  • 1/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1/3 cup fresh Thai basil leaves
  1. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Sprinkle pepper and salt onto flank steak.
  2. Cook steak on preheated grill until desired doneness is reached, 5 to 6 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 140 degrees F (60 degrees C).
  3. Whisk lime juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, fish sauce, garlic, and chile-garlic sauce together in a bowl.
  4. Mix romaine lettuce, mint, cilantro, and basil together in a bowl; spoon about 6 tablespoons lime juice mixture over romaine mixture. Toss to coat.
  5. Cut steak into strips and place strips into remaining lime juice mixture; let sit for steak to marinate, 1 to 2 minutes. Place steak on romaine mixture.