Grilled Beef Salad Recipes

GRILLED THAI BEEF SALAD

Steps:

• Rinse and pat the meat dry. Place in a sealable plastic bag or small glass dish. In a medium bowl combine 1 tablespoon of the lime juice, soy sauce, canola oil, brown sugar, garlic, ginger and red curry paste. Pour half the mixture into the bag with the meat. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons lime juice to the bag. Seal tightly, and marinate meat in refrigerator at least 4 hours or overnight, turning occasionally. Reserve the rest of the mixture refrigerated, to dress the salad.
• Spray grill or grill pan with cooking spray and preheat. Grill steak until medium-rare, about 5 minutes per side, depending on desired doneness. Let rest until room temperature then slice thinly against the grain.
• Combine lettuce, sliced shallot, cilantro, basil and beef in a salad bowl, reserving a few shallots for garnish. Add the reserved dressing and toss to coat. Divide salad among 4 plates and garnish with reserved sliced shallots.

GRILLED THAI BEEF SALAD

Steps:

• Grill steak until it has an internal temperature of 145°F for medium-rare.
• Let steak stand for 5 minute before slicing thinly against the grain.
• Place 1/4 cup carrot,soy sauce, water, lime juice, ginger, and chilie in a food processor and process until carrots and chilie are very finely minced.
• Mix together remaining carrots, steak, lettuce, cucumber, bell pepper, mint and onion.
• Add processed dressing and serve.

THAI GRILLED BEEF SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the salt and tumeric. Put the eggplant in a colander. Sprinkle with the salt mixture and toss. Set aside for 1 hour. Rinse and pat dry.
• Heat some of the oil in a cast-iron skillet. Add the eggplant and cook until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels. Transfer to a large glass or ceramic bowl.
• Combine the mustard seeds, vinegar, onion, garlic and gingerroot in a blender or food processor. Puree until smooth. Set aside.
• Heat the remaining oil in a clean skillet. Add the mustard mixture and simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes. Add the curry powder, chili, cinnamon, sugar and tamarind. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover and cook for 15 additional minutes. Pour over the eggplant and marinate in the refrigerator for 4 hours.
• Put the steak in a large glass or ceramic baking dish. Combine the garlic, sugar, vinegar, olive oil, nuoc mam, soy sauce and pineapple in a blender or food processor. Puree until smooth. Pour the marinade over the meat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
• Bring the meat to room temperature. Grill over hot coals until rare, about 3 minutes per side. Set aside to rest for 10 minutes.
• To assemble, divide the eggplant salad among 4 plates. Slice the meat into very thin strips crosswise. Drape 4 slices of meat over the top of each salad. Garnish with fresh mint.

GRILLED STEAK SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the salt, garlic powder and pepper; rub over steak. Lightly oil grill rack. , Grill steak, covered, over medium heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). , Place onion slices on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 12 in. square). Fold foil around onion and seal tightly. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 16-20 minutes or until onions are tender. Open foil carefully to allow steam to escape., Let steak stand for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the greens, beans, red peppers and grilled onion. , In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, basil, oil and mustard. Pour 1/4 cup over salad; toss to coat. Divide among four salad plates. Slice flank steak across the grain; arrange over salads. Drizzle with remaining dressing.

THAI GRILLED BEEF SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high to high heat.
• Rub the steaks with the oil and season with salt and pepper.
• Grill the steaks, turning once, until an instant-read thermometer (stuck into the thickest part of the steak) reads 125 degrees F. - about 12 minutes. *This will depend on your grill/grill pan heating.
• Let the steaks rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
• Meanwhile, heat the water with the sugar in a small skillet, stirring until the sugar is dissolved. Transfer to a large bowl.
• Add the garlic, fish sauce, lime juice and sambal oelek and let it cool.
• Add the cucumber, onion, bean sprouts, mint and sliced steak and toss well.
• Sprinkle with the peanuts and serve right away, with the lime wedges.

GRILLED BALSAMIC BEEF SALAD

Steps:

• Mix vinegar and water in small bowl. Stir in dressing mix. Stir in oil. Divide dressing mixture in half.
• Place beef in shallow glass or plastic dish or heavy-duty resealable plastic food-storage bag. Pour half of the dressing mixture over beef; turn beef to coat. Cover dish or seal bag and refrigerate at least 2 hours. Cover and refrigerate remaining dressing.
• Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Remove beef from marinade; reserve marinade. Cover and grill beef 4 to 5 inches from medium heat 15 to 20 minutes, turning and brushing with marinade occasionally, until desired doneness. Discard any remaining marinade. Cut beef into 3x 1/4-inch slices.
• Divide salad greens, arugula, tomatoes and mushrooms among 4 plates. Top with beef; drizzle with remaining dressing. Sprinkle with cheese and croutons.

SOUTHWESTERN GRILLED BEEF SALAD WITH CORN SALSA AND CHIPOTLE DRESSING

Steps:

• For dressing:
• Whisk first 4 ingredients in medium bowl in blend. Gradually whisk in oil. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.
• For Salsa:
• Blanch corn in large pot of boiling salted water 2 minutes. Drain. Cool. Cut corn from cob. Transfer corn kernels to large bowl. Add tomatoes, jicama, onion and cilantro and mix. (Can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Cover and chill.)
• For steak:
• Combine first 4 ingredients in small bowl. Spread spice paste over both sides of steaks. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or up to 6 hours.
• For Assembly:
• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Grill steaks to desired doneness, about 5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer steaks to cutting board and let stand 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, add avocado and 2 tablespoons dressing to salsa and mix. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Place greens in large bowl and toss with enough dressing to coat. Divide greens equally among 6 plates. Fan some mango slices on 1 side of each salad. Top each salad with 1/2 cup salsa.
• Thinly steaks crosswise. Arrange atop greens. Serve, passing remaining dressing separately.

THAI GRILLED-BEEF SALAD

Steps:

• Heat grill over medium-high heat. In a small skillet over medium heat, toast peanuts, stirring occasionally, until fragrant and lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Let cool, then coarsely chop; set aside.
• Make marinade: Process ginger, lime zest, jalapeno, 2 tablespoons chopped shallot, and 2 teaspoons sugar in a food processor to form a coarse paste, about 1 minute. Add 1 tablespoon fish sauce and 1 teaspoon oil; pulse to combine. Place steak on a large plate, and coat both sides with marinade.
• Make dressing: In a small bowl, combine lime juice with the remaining tablespoon fish sauce, 1/2 teaspoon sugar, and 2 tablespoons shallot. Slowly add the remaining 2 tablespoons oil, whisking constantly until emulsified.
• Prepare an ice bath; set aside. Bring a medium pot of water to a boil, and cook green beans until crisp-tender and bright green, about 2 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, quickly plunge beans into ice bath to stop the cooking.When cool, remove from ice bath, and set aside.
• Grill steak 6 minutes on first side. Turn steak, and continue cooking 4 minutes more for medium-rare. Transfer to a cutting board to rest at least 5 minutes.
• Arrange green beans, cabbages, and carrot slices around perimeter of a large serving platter. Drizzle dressing over vegetables. Thinly slice steak on the bias, and fan out slices in middle of platter. Sprinkle with peanuts, and scatter scallions on top of steak. Serve immediately.

MARINATED GRILLED BEEF SALAD

Steps:

• Make shallow cross-cuts in both sides of steak; place in shallow dish. Combine mushrooms, onions and water chestnuts in separate shallow dish.
• Mix all remaining ingredients except pea pods until blended. Pour 1/3 cup lemon juice mixture over steak; turn to evenly coat both sides of steak. Pour remaining lemon juice mixture over mushroom mixture; mix lightly.
• Refrigerate both dishes 6 hours to marinate.
• Heat grill on medium heat. Remove steak from marinade; discard marinade. Grill steak 5 to 6 min. on each side or until medium doneness. Transfer to cutting board; let stand 5 min.
• Cut steak diagonally across the grain into thin slices; place in large bowl. Drain mushroom mixture; discard marinade. Add mushroom mixture to meat along with the pea pods; mix lightly.

ASIAN-STYLE GRILLED BEEF SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine vegetable oil, lime juice, fish sauce, and chile.
• Remove beef and vegetables from kebabs. Halve beef pieces and mushrooms and add beef and vegetables to a large bowl with lettuce, mint leaves, and scallions. Add dressing and toss to coat. Top with peanuts and serve.

THAI GRILLED BEEF SALAD

Steps:

• Combine sliced cabbage, 2 tablespoons lime juice, and 1 tablespoon fish sauce in large bowl; toss to blend. Season with salt and pepper; set cabbage mixture aside for up to 30 minutes.
• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Sprinkle steaks with salt and pepper. Grill until cooked to desired doneness, 3 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer steaks to work surface; cut crosswise into thin slices. Place sliced steaks in large bowl. Add shallots, onion tops, cilantro, mint, lemongrass, and chili, then remaining 3 tablespoons lime juice and 2 tablespoons fish sauce. Toss to blend. Season salad with salt and pepper.
• Divide cabbage mixture among 4 plates. Top each with beef salad.
• Available at Asian markets and many supermarkets.