This delicious gluten-free salad has the trademark dynamic texture and tangy-savory taste of Vietnamese dishes, plus plenty of greens and steak to fill tummies. Note: you need to marinate for 30 minutes so plan accordingly.
Servings2people
AuthorEric Lundy
Ingredients
1tablespoongluten-free tamari sauce or gluten-free soy sauce
1tablespoongluten-free sweet chili saucesuch as Mae Ploy
1tablespoonsfresh lime juiceabout 1 lime
1teaspoonsfish sauce
1-1/2teaspoonstoasted sesame oil
1/2teaspoonbrown sugar
110- to 12-ounce flank steak
1romaine lettuce heartwashed, dried, and cut into bite-sized pieces
1/2seedless English cucumberthinly sliced diagonally
Make the dressing: In a medium bowl whisk together the soy, chili sauce, lime juice, fish sauce, sesame oil and brown sugar.
Place the flank steak on a small, rimmed plate. Spoon 1-1/2 tablespoons of the dressing over the flak steak to coat, then let it marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes. Set the remaining dressing aside.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the lettuce, cucumber, radish and carrot.
Position an oven rack 5 to 6 inches from the broiler, then heat the broiler.
Line a small rimmed baking sheet with foil. Heat the prepared baking sheet in the oven until hot, 5 minutes. Carefully remove the sheet from the oven, put the steak on the sheet, and broil, without turning, until the meat is browned and somewhat firm, with some give when pressed in the thickest part, 5 to 7 minutes for medium-rare, or longer for more well done. Let rest for 10 minutes.
Slice the steak thinly against the grain, about 1/4 inch thick. Season generously with salt and pepper.
Drizzle the remaining dressing over the lettuce mix, then toss gently to coat. Divide the salad between two plates. Add half of the steak to each plate, garnish with peanuts and herbs, and serve.