Asian Beef Salad - Skinny Recipes from Atkins

Asian Beef Salad

Ingredients:

Marinade and Dressing Base:
4 green onions, chopped
3 garlic cloves, pushed through a press
¼ cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons no-sugar-added rice-wine vinegar
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 teaspoon granular sugar substitute
½ teaspoon curry powder
¼ teaspoon dried ginger

Salad:
1½ pounds beef sirloin, cut against the grain in 1/8-inch strips
2 tablespoons canola oil
6 cups mixed salad greens
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 can (8-ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained

Directions:

1. Mix green onions, garlic, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil and sugar substitute in a small bowl.
2. Pour half into a resealable plastic bag; add steak and marinate overnight in the refrigerator. To remaining soy sauce mixture, add curry powder and ginger.
3. Heat canola oil in a large skillet over high heat until very hot. Drain beef and discard marinade; quickly stir-fry beef 2 to 3 minutes in hot oil for medium doneness.
4. Transfer to a large mixing bowl. Add salad greens, bell pepper, water chestnuts and reserved soy dressing. Toss to coat.

Nutritional Information
Per Serving:
Net Carbs: 6.0 grams
Fiber: 4.6 grams
Protein: 40.7 grams
Fat: 15.3 grams

Calories: 361

Recipe Information:
Makes: 4 servings
Prep Time: 0:15:00
Marinate Time: 12:00:00
Cook Time: 0:05:00
Cool Time: 0:00:00

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Ingredients:

3 cups broccoli florets (1 small head broccoli)
1 large clove garlic
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon capers, drained
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 celery stalks, trimmed and thinly sliced
2 scallions, thinly sliced
6 jumbo black olives, pitted and quartered

Directions:

1. Steam broccoli florets in a steamer basket set in a medium pot over lightly salted boiling water for 5 minutes until crisp-tender. Drain and rinse under cold water.
2. In a blender or food processor, purée garlic, vinegar, capers, salt, and pepper. With motor running, add oil in a thin, steady stream; blend until smooth.
3. Pour dressing into a large salad bowl. Thinly slice broccoli florets and add to dressing. Mix in celery, scallions and olives.
4. Toss gently to coat evenly with dressing and serve.

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