Thai-Inspired Steak and Pear Salad

Name: Thai-Inspired Steak and Pear Salad
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 1/4 lb. boneless beef strip steak; 1 small Bartlett pear; 2 scallions; 1 small red chile; 2 limes; 1 tbsp. fish sauce; 2 tsp. sugar; 1 tsp. water; 5 oz. mixed greens; 1 c. fresh cilantro; Chopped peanuts

By The Good Housekeeping Test KitchenPublished: Nov 20, 2017

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thai steak and pear salad on a white plate

Danielle Occhiogrosso

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Total Time:

20 mins

This low-calorie dinner only takes 20 minutes to throw together.

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Ingredients

1 1/4 lb. boneless beef strip steak
1 small Bartlett pear
2 scallions
1 small red chile
2 limes
1 Tbsp. fish sauce
2 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. water
5 oz. mixed greens
1 cup fresh cilantro
Chopped peanuts

Directions

1. Step 1 Trim fat off of boneless beef strip steak. Season steak with 1/2 teaspoon each salt and black pepper. Thinly slice Bartlett pear. Thinly slice scallions on a diagonal. Thinly slice small red chile. Set everything aside.
2. Step 2Heat cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add steak and cook to desired doneness, about 3 to 4 minutes per side, if you prefer medium-rare. Transfer steak to a cutting board and let rest.
3. Step 3From 2 limes, squeeze 4 tablespoons lime juice into a large bowl. To bowl, add fish sauce, sugar and water. Stir.
4. Step 4Add the pear slices, scallions and chile to the bowl. Toss to combine. Fold in 5 ounces mixed greens and 1 cup cilantro. Serve with the steak and sprinkle with chopped peanuts, if desired.