This vibrant Healthy Thai Peanut Salad with Grilled Flank Steak is a protein-packed dish bursting with bold, fresh flavors. Topped with a creamy homemade Thai peanut dressing, it’s the perfect balance of healthy and satisfying! Perfect for lunch or dinner!
Love the rich, nutty flavors of Pad Thai (Thai peanut noodles)? You’re in for a treat! Skip the pasta and give this Healthy Thai Peanut Salad with Grilled Flank Steak a try—it’s a fresh, feel-good twist on a classic favorite.
I can’t stand thinking up a healthy dinner idea every day! It’s exhausting. Cade isn’t much help either (sorry, Cade), and even brainstorming quick dinner recipes can feel like a chore. Throw in the “healthy” factor, and I’m already over it. That’s exactly why I came up with this Healthy Thai Peanut Salad with Grilled Flank Steak. It’s the result of a little rule I’ve been testing out over the past year.
When we started getting more and more requests for healthy dinner recipes, especially quick ones, I knew we needed to rethink things. Not just for adults, but for busy families juggling everything life throws at them.
So one day, as Cade and I were hashing this out, a light bulb went off: instead of stressing about brand-new recipes, why not start with dishes we already love and simply swap out the unhealthy ingredients for better, feel-good options? And guess what? It worked! This salad is proof that healthy can be delicious, simple, and totally doable! Even on a busy weeknight.
How to Make Your Favorite Recipe Healthy
Our new rule is simple: start with a favorite recipe, add more fruits and veggies, and swap out sugars and processed ingredients for healthier alternatives.
It’s easier than you’d think! For example, we took a classic lasagna recipe and made a few clever changes. We used thinly sliced zucchini instead of pasta and cottage cheese instead of ricotta. The result? A dish so good that no one even noticed the swaps. It all bakes together perfectly, and the zucchini melts right in, making it an effortless upgrade.
Who says healthy eating can’t be sneaky and delicious?
Ingredients Needed For Healthy Thai Peanut Salad with Grilled Flank Steak
Salad Ingredients:
- Flank Steak
- Mixed Greens
- Spinach
- Red Bell Pepper
- Orange Bell Pepper
- Red Cabbage
- Avocados
- Carrot
- Cucumber
- Jalapeño
- Sesame Seeds
- Cilantro
- Dry Roasted, Salted Peanuts
- Green Onions
Sauce and Dressing Ingredients:
- Creamy Peanut Butter
- Sriracha
- Fresh Lime Juice
- Toasted Sesame Oil
- Warm Water
- Rice Vinegar
- Fresh Ginger, grated
- Garlic
- Soy Sauce
- Honey
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