Vietnamese Beef Watercress Salad (Printable Version)

Tender beef meets crisp watercress in this vibrant Vietnamese-style salad with tangy dressing and fresh herbs.

# What You'll Need:

→ Beef and Marinade

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→ Salad Components

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→ Vietnamese Dressing

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# Step-by-Step:

01 - Combine sliced beef with soy sauce, fish sauce, sugar, oil, minced garlic, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly and marinate for 10 minutes to infuse flavors.

02 - Whisk together fish sauce, lime juice, rice vinegar, sugar, minced garlic, and chili in a small bowl. Stir continuously until sugar completely dissolves.

03 - Heat a large skillet or grill pan over high heat. Sear marinated beef for 2-3 minutes per side until just cooked through. Remove and rest for a few minutes before slicing.

04 - Combine watercress, red onion, cucumber, carrot, cherry tomatoes, cilantro, and mint in a large mixing bowl.

05 - Slice cooked beef into bite-sized pieces. Add to salad, pour dressing over top, and toss gently to coat. Transfer to serving platter and garnish with chopped peanuts. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

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The beef stays impossibly tender while the watercress brings this peppery bite that wakes everything up
That dressing hits sour, salty, sweet and spicy all in one go like a perfectly balanced conversation

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Dont overcrowd your pan when searing the beef or it will steam instead of getting that beautiful caramelized crust
The dressing can be made ahead and kept in the fridge for up to a week it actually gets better

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Freeze the beef for 20 minutes before slicing it will cut like butter into perfect thin strips
Use your hands to toss the salad with the dressing you can feel when everything is evenly coated

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