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Thai lamb salad

5 from 1 vote
Whenever I’m yearning for a taste of my travels to Thailand, my go-to is the Thai lamb salad. Remembering the hustle and bustle of Bangkok, this dish feels like a passport to those vibrant streets. Packed with zesty flavors and tender lamb, it’s more than just a salad; it’s an adventure on a plate.
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Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Fresh lamb steaks: 8 oz about 227 grams if you’re metrically inclined!
  • A handful or two of mixed salad greens: Roughly 2 cups 60 grams
  • A vibrant red bell pepper: sliced up thinly
  • Half a cucumber: I like mine sliced but you do you!
  • A small red onion: whisper-thin slices are the key
  • Mint leaves: Fresh from the garden about 1/4 cup (10 grams)
  • Cilantro: Another 1/4 cup 10 grams
  • Juice from a zesty lime
  • A dash of fish sauce: 2 tbsp 30 ml
  • A sprinkle of brown sugar: 1 tsp 5 grams
  • One feisty red chili: finely chopped and de-seeded for the faint-hearted!
  • Peanuts the unsung hero: 1/4 cup (35 grams), roasted and lovingly crushed

Method
 

  1. Fire up a grill pan on medium-high, imagining the street-side grills of Bangkok.
  2. Season those lamb steaks with love (and a bit of salt and pepper).
  3. Grill ’em good – 3-4 minutes each side. You want them tender and juicy.
  4. Let the lamb catch its breath for a bit, then slice thinly.
  5. Toss the salad greens, bell pepper, cucumber, and onion in a big ol’ bowl.
  6. In a sidekick bowl, whip together the lime juice, fish sauce, brown sugar, and that fiery chili for a dressing that’ll kick!
  7. Bathe the veggies in the dressing, mix them up.
  8. Add your lamb slices, let them mingle.
  9. Finally, sprinkle with mint, cilantro, and those hero peanuts.

Notes

Want a creamier dressing? Spoon in some natural yogurt or a splash of coconut milk.
Customize your fire level – more or less chili, it’s your call.
Roasting the peanuts? Game-changer. The aroma is intoxicating!
Letting meat rest isn’t being lazy; it’s sealing in the juices.
Scoop your Thai lamb salad into a bowl that’s seen some adventures. A cool herbal tea or a tangy lime soda makes a great sidekick. Every bite, every flavor transports you – from your dining table straight to a Thai sunset. Enjoy this taste tour, brought to you by AH7’s kitchen escapades. Safe travels, food explorers!