Thai Steak & Noodle Salad | They're Scared of This One!

steak

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Chicken breast is leaner and pork loin is often less expensive.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt + vinegar

Soy sauce is a lower-sodium alternative and salt + vinegar is a budget-friendly substitute.

Prepare the dressing by whisking together ¼ cup fresh lime juice, ¼ cup hot chili paste, ¼ cup peanut oil (or vegetable oil), 2 tablespoons fish sauce, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 tablespoon honey, and 1 finely chopped garlic clove. Set aside.

Cook the dried ramen or lo mein noodles according to package instructions, then drain and rinse with cold water; set aside.

Season the Ribeye Steak with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, then grill or pan-fry until desired doneness.

Let the steak rest for a few minutes before slicing it into thin strips.

In a large bowl, combine the cooked noodles, mango pieces, arugula, scallions, purple cabbage, cherry tomatoes, avocado, chopped cilantro, torn basil, and torn mint leaves.

Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine.

Top with chopped roasted peanuts and serve with lime wedges.

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