Crunchy Thai Eggplant Salad Food

CRUNCHY THAI BEEF & MANGO SALAD

Steps:

• Season the steak with salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a griddle or saute pan until smoking hot and sear the steak for 1 to 2 minutes on each side until browned but still rare in the middle. Set aside to rest.
• Mix the sweet chile sauce with the lime juice in a serving bowl. Add the cucumber, carrots, mango and baby gem lettuces, along with the herbs, and toss through to combine.
• Slice the steak and serve on top of the salad.

CRUNCHY THAI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the noodles as normal and prepare all the vegetables while the noodles are cooking. When they are done rinse under cold water and add to the salad.;
• Mix all of the ingredients together in a jam jar, shake and pour over the salad. Garnish with cashew nuts or sesame seeds.;

THAI ROASTED EGGPLANT SALAD WITH CILANTRO AND LIME

Steps:

• Cut eggplants in half lengthwise. Cook eggplant strips, skin-side down, on a lightly oiled hot grill until tender and lightly browned, or on a baking sheet in a 400-degree F oven for 15 minutes Set aside to cool.
• Meanwhile, place all remaining ingredients in medium bowl. Cut thick strips of eggplant crosswise into 2-in. chunks and add to the bowl. (May peel eggplant first.) Gently toss well to mix eggplant with seasoning. Garnish salad with cilantro leaves. Serve at room temperature or chilled with all juices.