Thai Steak Noodle Salad with Tropical Avocado and Mango
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: Gluten-Free
Servings: 6people
Ingredients
For Marinade and Steak
1lbflank steak, 1 - 1 1/2 inches thick
1/2 tspsalt
1/2tsoground black pepper
2clovesgarlic, minced
1pieceginger, peeled and minced
1 TBSPlight brown sugar
2TBSPsoy sauce or tamari sauce
2limes, juiced(about 1/4 cup)
2TBSPtoasted sesame oil
For Dressing
1clovegarlic, minced
1 tspginger, minced
2TBSPspicy red chili paste
1/4cuppeanut oil or extra virgin olive oil
1TBSPtoasted sesame oil
2TBSPrice wine vinegar
2TBSPlime juice
1TBSPfish sauce
1 TBSPsoy or tamari sauce
1 TBSPbrown sugar
For Salad
14ouncesgluten-free Pad Thai-style rice noodles
1 TBSPsesame oil
1/4cupsliced thin rounds of cucumbers
1/2cupsmall red bell peppers, chopped
1/2cupcarrots, shredded
4green onions, sliced very thin in rounds
1cupred cabbage, shredded
1 cupcherry tomatoes, halved
1large ripe mango, cubed
1mediumTropical Avocado, ripe and cubed
1/4cupmint, roughly chopped
1/4cupbasil leaves, torn(green, purple or Thai variety)
1/4cupshredded coconut
1/4cupsalted roasted peanuts, choppedplus 1 TBSP reserved for garnish
1-2limes, wedged
Instructions
To prepare steak: Season steak with salt and pepper and set aside while making marinade. Whisk all marinade ingredients in a small bowl until sugar is completely dissolved. Place steak in a sealable plastic bag, pour in marinade, seal bag and make sure steak is coated thoroughly. Marinate at least 2 hours or overnight in refrigerator.
To make dressing: Whisk all ingredients in a small bowl until thoroughly combined, or shake them up in a well-sealed jar.
To make salad: Cook noodles al dente per package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking. Strain well, then toss with sesame oil in a large bowl. Add cucumbers, red peppers, carrot, green onions, cabbage and tomatoes to the bowl with noodles. Gently fold in mango, avocado, herbs and coconut. Toss with dressing and refrigerate while you grill the steak.
To grill and finish steak: Heat grill to medium high heat. Place marinated steak on hot grill. Discard of any remaining marinade. Grill steak, turning a few times, about 10 minutes for medium doneness. Keep in mind, the thickness of the steak and heat of the grill will affect cooking time. Use the following approximations as a guide: grill 6-8 minutes for medium-rare, and 12 minutes for well-done. When desired doneness is reached, remove steak from grill and let rest for 5 minutes. Slice steak thinly, cutting against the grain.
Assemble and serve: Place sliced steak on top of salad and garnish with toasted peanuts and lime wedges. Serve and enjoy this fresh, flavorful tropical salad that’s perfect for lunch or dinner.