Thai Beef Pasta Salad
A local restaurant served this unique salad, and we loved it so much that we created our own version. It's a great way to use up leftover beef. —Alma Winberry, Great Falls, Montana
Ingredients
- 8 ounces uncooked spaghetti
- THAI SALAD DRESSING:
- 1/2 cup rice vinegar
- 1/3 cup peanut oil or canola oil
- 2 tablespoons lime or lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
- 1-1/2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
- 1-1/2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- SALAD:
- 1 package (5 ounces) spring mix salad greens
- 1 small sweet red pepper, thinly sliced
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 1 pound deli roast beef, cut into strips
- 2 tablespoons chopped salted peanuts, optional
Reviews
Made recipe exactly as written to start with...While I love vinegar, I found the amount called for to be way too overpowering and had to add tons of peanut butter, honey and sesame oil to tone it down. Also used (and recommend) Asian noodles rather than spaghetti. Overall, I liked the concept and might make it again with a lot less vinegar!
This is the second time this week I have made this salad, and this is definately a keeper. I did not use sugar, but used agave syrup. I also added a few drops of sesame oil and cilantro to the dressing. I had a pineapple and some home grown cherry tomatoes so I added those to the salad as well.
Excellent recipe! Just added a few drops of sesame oil, and served with a Thai rice noodle. Thanks!
As already mentioned a bit of Sesame Oil really brings something to the party. Personally, I prefer an Oriental type noodle.
Love, love, love this salad!!!!!!!! I like to saute strips of seasoned tender beef & serve hot on the cold salad.
Love it , But I add 1 teaspoon of Sesame oil ... This gives it a real Asian flavor !
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We have already made this recipe twice. It's easy, relatively quick, and it tastes wonderful!
Made as instructed and it was delicious! Was a great quick meal for during the week and as lunch the next day. It is very light and refreshing. This is becoming a household favorite!