Beef and Zucchini Salad

This Beef and Zucchini Salad is a refreshing, low-carb dish that combines tender, marinated beef with crisp zucchini and a savory dressing. Perfect for a light brunch, it offers a delightful balance of flavors and textures.

Ingredients

• Beef sirloin - 200 grams, thinly sliced
• Zucchini - 1 medium (about 200 grams), julienned
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
• Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Green onions - 2, chopped
• Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon, toasted
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and rice vinegar to create the marinade.
2. Add the sliced beef to the marinade, ensuring all pieces are well coated. Let it marinate for about 10 minutes.
3. While the beef is marinating, prepare the zucchini by julienning it into thin strips.
4. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the marinated beef and cook for about 3-4 minutes until browned and cooked through.
5. Add the zucchini to the skillet with the beef and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the zucchini is slightly tender but still crisp.
6. Remove from heat, season with salt and black pepper to taste, and stir in chopped green onions.
7. Plate the salad and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 28 g
• Carbs: 8 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.4 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for low-carb diets.

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