This Thai-inspired beef salad screams on thing, Chef… Freshness! The wonderful combination of high-quality fresh ingredients, such as green leaves, tangy tomato, cooling cucumber & fresh coriander & mint beautifully complements the umami-fied homemade salad dressing. Served with garlic & ginger-infused beef strips, coated in NOMU Oriental Express rub. Garnished with crispy, oven-roasted lentils and fresh chilli.
Serving guide
Choose your portion size.
LEKKER LENTILS
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Spread the lentils on a roasting tray, coat in oil, and season. Roast until golden and crispy, 12-15 minutes. Alternatively, air fry at 200°C until crispy, 10-15 minutes (shifting halfway).
ORIENTAL Beef
Place a pan over high heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter. Pat the Beef strips dry with paper towel, coat with the NOMU rub and season. When hot, fry the beef strips and the garlic and ginger until browned, 20-30 seconds (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and reserve any pan juices.
DELISH DRESSING
In a small bowl, combine the salad dressing with ½ the chilli and the reserved pan juices. Season and set aside.
TO THAI-FOR SALAD
Bowl up the green leaves, top with the Tomatoes, Cucumber and beef strips. Drizzle over the salad dressing. Finish with a sprinkle of the crispy lentils, the remaining chilli and garnish with the fresh herbs.
LEKKER LENTILS
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Spread the lentils on a roasting tray, coat in oil, and season. Roast until golden and crispy, 12-15 minutes. Alternatively, air fry at 200°C until crispy, 10-15 minutes (shifting halfway).
ORIENTAL Beef
Place a pan over high heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter. Pat the Beef strips dry with paper towel, coat with the NOMU rub and season. When hot, fry the beef strips and the garlic and ginger until browned, 20-30 seconds (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and reserve any pan juices.
DELISH DRESSING
In a small bowl, combine the salad dressing with ½ the chilli and the reserved pan juices. Season and set aside.
TO THAI-FOR SALAD
Bowl up the green leaves, top with the Tomatoes, Cucumber and beef strips. Drizzle over the salad dressing. Finish with a sprinkle of the crispy lentils, the remaining chilli and garnish with the fresh herbs.
LEKKER LENTILS
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Spread the lentils on a roasting tray, coat in oil, and season. Roast until golden and crispy, 12-15 minutes. Alternatively, air fry at 200°C until crispy, 10-15 minutes (shifting halfway).
ORIENTAL Beef
Place a pan over high heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter. Pat the Beef strips dry with paper towel, coat with the NOMU rub and season. When hot, fry the beef strips and the garlic and ginger until browned, 20-30 seconds (shifting occasionally). You may need to do this step in batches. Remove from the pan and reserve any pan juices.
DELISH DRESSING
In a small bowl, combine the salad dressing with ½ the chilli and the reserved pan juices. Season and set aside.
TO THAI-FOR SALAD
Bowl up the green leaves, top with the Tomatoes, Cucumber and beef strips. Drizzle over the salad dressing. Finish with a sprinkle of the crispy lentils, the remaining chilli and garnish with the fresh herbs.
LEKKER LENTILS
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Spread the lentils on a roasting tray, coat in oil, and season. Roast until golden and crispy, 12-15 minutes. Alternatively, air fry at 200°C until crispy, 10-15 minutes (shifting halfway).
ORIENTAL Beef
Place a pan over high heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter. Pat the Beef strips dry with paper towel, coat with the NOMU rub and season. When hot, fry the beef strips and the garlic and ginger until browned, 20-30 seconds (shifting occasionally). You may need to do this step in batches. Remove from the pan and reserve any pan juices.
DELISH DRESSING
In a small bowl, combine the salad dressing with ½ the chilli and the reserved pan juices. Season and set aside.
TO THAI-FOR SALAD
Bowl up the green leaves, top with the Tomatoes, Cucumber and beef strips. Drizzle over the salad dressing. Finish with a sprinkle of the crispy lentils, the remaining chilli and garnish with the fresh herbs.
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R146.06
for 4 servings · R36.52 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Tomatoes needs 4Snacking Tomatoes 175 g R24.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R24.99
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Fresh Chillies needs 2Extra Hot Habanero Chillies 50 g R15.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R15.99
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Green Leaves needs 160 gWhole Spinach 350 g 350 g at R22.99 · 46% of packR10.51
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Mixed Herbs needs 20 gBoursin® High Fat Soft Cheese with Garlic & Mixed Herbs 150 g 150 g at R86.99 · 13% of packR11.60
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Fresh Ginger needs 40 gSoya Ginger Chicken Booster Bowl™ 350 g 350 g at R99.99 · 11% of packR11.43
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Garlic Cloves needs 2Baby Potatoes with Garlic & Herb Butter 350 g R22.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R22.99
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Cucumber needs 400 gMini Cucumbers 350 g 350 g at R31.99 · 1.14× packR36.56
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Salad Dressing needs 80 mlCreamy Chip, Dip and Burger Dressing 500 ml 500 ml at R74.99 · 16% of packR12.00
Not in the Woolies basket — source these elsewhere:
- NOMU Oriental Express
- Tinned Lentils
- Beef Rump Strips
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Thai Beef Salad?
The preparation time for Thai Beef Salad with crispy lentils is between 20 and 40 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Thai Beef Salad with crispy lentils?
The total time required to make Thai Beef Salad with crispy lentils is between 25 and 45 minutes.
How many servings does Thai Beef Salad provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Thai Beef Salad?
Beef Rump Strips, Cucumber, Fresh Chilli, Fresh Chillies, Fresh Ginger, Garlic Clove, Garlic Cloves, Green Leaves, Mixed Herbs, NOMU Oriental Express, Salad Dressing, Tinned Lentils, Tomato/es, Tomatoes
What is the nutritional information of Thai Beef Salad?
Calories: 540, Carbs: 30 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 42.5 grams, Sugar: 7.2 grams, Salt: 774 grams
How do I prepare Thai Beef Salad?
DELISH DRESSING: In a small bowl, combine the salad dressing with ½ the chilli and the reserved pan juices. Season and set aside. TO THAI-FOR SALAD: Bowl up the green leaves, top with the tomatoes, cucumber and beef strips. Drizzle over the salad dressing. Finish with a sprinkle of the crispy lentils, the remaining chilli and garnish with the fresh herbs. ORIENTAL BEEF: Place a pan over high heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter. Pat the beef strips dry with paper towel, coat with the NOMU rub and season. When hot, fry the beef strips and the garlic and ginger until browned, 20-30 seconds (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and reserve any pan juices. LEKKER LENTILS: Preheat the oven to 200°C. Spread the lentils on a roasting tray, coat in oil, and season. Roast until golden and crispy, 12-15 minutes. Alternatively, air fry at 200°C until crispy, 10-15 minutes (shifting halfway).
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Thai Beef Salad?
Beef Rump Strips, Cucumber, Fresh Chilli, Fresh Chillies, Fresh Ginger, Garlic Clove, Garlic Cloves, Green Leaves, Mixed Herbs, NOMU Oriental Express, Salad Dressing, Tinned Lentils, Tomato/es, Tomatoes
How many calories does Thai Beef Salad have?
540 calories
How much fat content does Thai Beef Salad have?
grams