Sesame Free Asian Beef Salad with Ginger-Coconut Dressing
Bright, crunchy, and packed with bold flavor, this vibrant beef salad delivers everything you love about Asian-inspired cooking without a drop of sesame oil or sesame seeds in sight. That's a bigger deal than it sounds — so many dishes in this flavor category lean heavily on sesame, making them off-limits for anyone avoiding it. Here, coconut aminos step in beautifully, bringing that savory, slightly sweet depth to both the marinade and the punchy ginger-coconut dressing. Fresh ginger, turmeric, apple cider vinegar, and a touch of raw honey round out the dressing with layers of warmth and brightness that feel anything but one-note. The flank steak gets a quick sear until deeply browned, then rests before being sliced thin against the grain — a small step that makes a huge difference in tenderness. Piled over a colorful tangle of shredded cabbage, julienned carrot, cucumber, scallions, cilantro, and mint, every forkful is crisp, herby, and satisfying. A squeeze of lime over the top right before eating ties the whole bowl together.
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4 servings
For the beef
- 1 lb flank steak
- 1 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
For the dressing
- 3 tbsp coconut aminos
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tsp raw honey
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- 1 clove garlic, minced
For the salad
- 3 cups green cabbage, thinly shredded
- 1 cup purple cabbage, thinly shredded
- 1 large carrot, julienned or coarsely grated
- 1 english cucumber, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
- 4 scallions (green tops only), thinly sliced
- ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, torn
For serving
- 1 lime, cut into wedges (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, combine 1 tbsp coconut aminos and 1 tsp grated ginger. Pat the flank steak dry with paper towels, then rub the marinade evenly over both sides. Let the steak rest at room temperature for 15 minutes.
- 2
While the steak marinates, whisk together the 3 tbsp coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, 1 tbsp grated ginger, honey, turmeric, and minced garlic in a small bowl until the honey is fully dissolved and the dressing is uniform. Set aside.
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