Thai Beef Salad

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Prep 15 min
Total 15 min
Ingredients 10
Servings 4

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Ingredients

teaspoons canola oil

tablespoon lime juice

tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce

teaspoon sugar

1/2

teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

bag (10 oz) ready-to-eat romaine lettuce or mixed greens

1/4

cup lightly packed fresh cilantro leaves

1/4

cup lightly packed fresh mint leaves, if desired

oz thinly sliced reduced-sodium roast beef (from deli), cut into thin strips (about 1 1/2 cups)

Lime wedges, if desired

Steps

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1

In small bowl, mix oil, lime juice, soy sauce, sugar and red pepper flakes.
2

In large salad bowl, layer lettuce, cilantro and mint. Arrange beef strips on top; drizzle with dressing. Toss just before serving. Serve with lime wedges.

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Expert Tips

Serve this hearty salad with crisp rice cakes or a bowl of steamed rice to round out the meal.
To keep herbs fresh for up to a week, stand them in a glass of water. Wrap loosely with a plastic bag; refrigerate.

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Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 130
Calories from Fat: 60

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 7g; 10%
Saturated Fat 1g 6% Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol: 25mg; 8%
Sodium: 200mg; 8%
Potassium: 200mg; 6%
Total Carbohydrate: 4g; 1%
Dietary Fiber 1g 6% Sugars 2g
Protein: 12g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 80%; 80%
Vitamin C: 30%; 30%
Calcium: 2%; 2%
Iron: 10%; 10%

Exchanges:

0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 1 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.