Air Fryer Thai Beef Salad Recipe

**Servings:** 2

**Time:**
- **Total Time:** 30 minutes
- **Preparation Time:** 15 minutes
- **Overnight Preparation Required:** No
- **Cooking Time:** 15 minutes

**Tools:**
- Air fryer
- Mixing bowls
- Tongs
- Knife and cutting board

**Ingredients:**

**For the Beef:**
- 1/2 lb flank steak or sirloin steak
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground black pepper

**For the Salad:**
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, chopped

**For the Dressing:**
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 small red chili, finely chopped (optional)

**Instructions:**

**For the Beef:**

1. **Marinate Beef:**
   - In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, soy sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, minced garlic, and ground black pepper.
   - Add the steak and coat well. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.

2. **Cook Beef:**
   - Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
   - Place the marinated steak in the air fryer basket.
   - Air fry for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the steak reaches desired doneness.
   - Let the steak rest for 5 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.

**For the Salad:**

1. **Prepare Salad:**
   - In a large bowl, combine mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, cilantro, mint, and basil leaves.

2. **Prepare Dressing:**
   - In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, fish sauce, soy sauce, olive oil, brown sugar, minced garlic, and chopped red chili (if using).

3. **Assemble Salad:**
   - Toss the salad with the dressing until well coated.
   - Top with sliced beef and sprinkle with chopped roasted peanuts.

**To Serve:**
- Serve immediately and enjoy this refreshing and flavorful Thai beef salad.

**Health Benefits:**
- High in protein from the beef
- Rich in vitamins and antioxidants from the fresh vegetables and herbs

**Keywords:** 
L/D, Air Fryer, Thai Beef Salad, Mixed Greens, Quick and Easy, Healthy, Flavorful, Refreshing, Protein-Rich, Fresh Herbs

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