• 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 2 tsp chili paste
  • 8 ounces flank steak
  • 6 cups mixed greens
  • 1 cup fresh basil
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro
  • 2 red onions, thinly sliced (about 1-1/4 cups)
  • 2 English cucumbers (with peel), julienned
  • 4 medium carrots (peeled), julienned
  • 1/2 cup dry roasted peanuts, chopped

In a medium bowl, whisk together the first six ingredients. Pour 3 tablespoons in a resealable plastic storage bag. Cover and chill the remaining dressing. Add the steak to the bag, seal, and turn to coat. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.

Heat a grill or broiler to medium-high heat. Grill the steak 4-5 minutes on each side. Let it rest 5 minutes and then thinly slice it at an angle across the grain.

In a large bowl, combine the greens, basil, and cilantro. Evenly divide the greens among 2-4 plates, depending on the desired salad size. Sprinkle with the onions, cucumbers, and carrots. Top each salad with the sliced steak, drizzle with the reserved dressing, and sprinkle with the peanuts.

2-4 servings

This recipe is from the Flat Belly Diet book by Cynthia Sass and Liz Vaccariello.