Beef and Cucumber Salad

Beef and Cucumber Salad is a refreshing and protein-packed dish that combines tender beef with crisp cucumbers, drizzled with a savory dressing. This salad is perfect for a light meal or as a side dish, offering a delightful balance of flavors and textures.

Ingredients

• Beef sirloin - 200 grams, thinly sliced
• Cucumber - 1 medium, julienned
• Carrot - 1 small, julienned
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Sugar - 1 teaspoon
• Red chili flakes - 1/2 teaspoon
• Green onions - 2, sliced
• Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon, for garnish
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. In a bowl, combine soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, sugar, garlic, red chili flakes, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
2. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced beef and cook for 3-4 minutes until browned and cooked through.
3. Remove the skillet from heat and let the beef cool slightly.
4. In a large mixing bowl, add the julienned cucumber, carrot, cooked beef, and sliced green onions.
5. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to combine all ingredients.
6. Garnish with sesame seeds before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 15 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 670 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables.

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