Asian-Style Beef and Noodle Salad with Cucumbers
Jamie is always in search of good Asian food, which is one of his favorites. We must have had this salad somewhere along the way, because it found its way into Jamie’s kitchen recently. With lime, soy sauce, cucumbers, peanuts, and rice noodles (which you can find in the Asian foods aisle of most supermarkets), it’s a whole new set of tastes that will no doubt appeal to anyone looking for something new to try. It’s also a perfect place to park your leftover steak.
Recipe information
Yield
serves 4
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the rice noodles according to the package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water. Drain well.
Step 2
To make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, canola oil, vinegar, fish sauce, lime juice, Tabasco, honey, and garlic. Reserve 6 tablespoons of the dressing and toss the noodles with the rest.
Step 3
In a medium bowl, combine the lettuce, cucumber, bell pepper, 1/4 cup of the cilantro, and 1/4 cup of the peanuts.
Step 4
Divide the salad among 4 plates. Top each plate with a quarter of the noodles and a quarter of the steak slices. Drizzle the reserved dressing over the salads and garnish with the remaining cilantro and the remaining peanuts.
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Step 5
You can find fish sauce in the international aisle of large supermarkets. It adds loads of exotic flavor to any Asian-inspired dish.
