Keto Thai Beef Salad with Spicy Lime Dressing

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-18 · Updated 2026-06-18

A refreshing keto-friendly Thai beef salad featuring seared steak strips tossed with crisp greens and a tangy, spicy lime dressing. This Thai-inspired beef recipe (keto, low carb), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs sirloin steak, mixed salad greens, cucumber, thinly sliced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 10 oz sirloin steak
• 4 cups mixed salad greens
• 1/2 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
• 1/2 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 tbsp fresh mint leaves, chopped
• 3 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tsp erythritol or keto-friendly sweetener
• 1/4 tsp red chili flakes
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season 10 oz sirloin steak with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper, then sear steak for 3-4 minutes per side until medium-rare. Remove steak and let rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, combine 4 cups mixed salad greens, 1/2 sliced cucumber, 1/2 sliced red bell pepper, 2 tbsp chopped cilantro, and 1 tbsp chopped mint.
3. Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp lime juice, 1 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tsp erythritol, 1/4 tsp red chili flakes, and 1 tbsp olive oil until sweetener dissolves and dressing is emulsified.
4. Step 4: Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat evenly.
5. Step 5: Top the dressed salad with the sliced steak strips and serve immediately for a fresh, spicy keto meal.