By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 9, 2026

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Thai Beef Salad

Serves 4

345 cal · 10 min

Thai Beef Salad

Recipe GLPR178477002e271b

4.3(1)
Thai
Salad
10 min
345 cal
Servings: 4
No-Cook
SNAP eligible

A light and refreshing Southeast Asian-inspired salad featuring tender sliced deli roast beef tossed with crisp coleslaw, cucumber, and fresh herbs. The simple vinegar-based dressing brings bright, tangy flavors that complement the savory beef perfectly. Ready in just 10 minutes, this salad is perfect for a quick, satisfying meal.

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Ingredients

1 cup rice vinegar

3 tablespoons canola oil

2 tablespoons sugar

2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce

1 package coleslaw mix

1 small cucumber, julienned or thinly sliced

3/4 pound thick-slice deli roast beef, cut into bite-sized strips

1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped

1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, canola oil, sugar, and soy sauce until the sugar dissolves completely. Set the dressing aside.

  2. In a large salad bowl, combine the coleslaw mix and sliced cucumber.

  3. Add the deli roast beef strips to the coleslaw and cucumber mixture.

  4. Pour the vinegar dressing over the salad and toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.

  5. Divide the salad among four serving bowls or plates.

  6. Top each serving with the chopped fresh mint and cilantro. Serve immediately while the vegetables are crisp.

Comments

Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff4.25

Fresh mint and cilantro are the real obstacles here: both require stops beyond the standard Charlotte chains unless you hit Harris Teeter's herb section, which varies in stock. Budget 20 minutes, not 10—slicing the roast beef, prepping the cucumber, and measuring dressing ingredients takes longer than the stated time acknowledges. The deli roast beef keeps costs down and serves four comfortably, but this is strictly a same-night salad; leftovers wilt fast. Coleslaw mix and basic pantry staples (rice vinegar, soy sauce, canola oil) are everywhere, so ingredient availability is otherwise straightforward.

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