Grilled Beef and Bok Choy Salad is a flavorful and vibrant dish that blends smoky grilled meat with the fresh crunch of greens. It’s perfect for a warm evening when you want something light but still hearty.
Start by choosing a tender cut of beef such as sirloin, ribeye, or flank steak. Slice the beef into thin strips or grill it whole and slice after resting. Marinate it in a mixture of soy sauce, ginger, garlic, sesame oil, and a touch of honey or brown sugar. Let the beef soak up the flavors for at least 30 minutes in the fridge.
While the beef is marinating, prepare the bok choy. Slice baby bok choy in half lengthwise and rinse well to remove any grit. Lightly brush the cut sides with oil and a pinch of salt.
Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Start with the bok choy, grilling it cut side down until you see char marks and the leaves wilt slightly, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove and set aside. Then grill the beef strips or steak until done to your liking. Let the steak rest before slicing thinly against the grain.
Assemble the salad with grilled bok choy as the base, topped with sliced beef. Add extras like thinly sliced radishes, shredded carrots, and cucumber ribbons for texture and color. For crunch, sprinkle toasted sesame seeds or chopped cashews on top.
Whisk together a simple dressing of rice vinegar, soy sauce, lime juice, sesame oil, and a bit of honey. Drizzle it over the salad just before serving. Garnish with fresh herbs like cilantro or mint if you like.
This salad is a great mix of umami, freshness, and texture. It works beautifully as a main course or a vibrant side, especially alongside jasmine rice or chilled noodles.
Ingredients
- 1 lb beef sirloin steak
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp ginger minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 heads bok choy chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/2 red onion thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped fresh
- 1/4 cup mint chopped fresh
- 1/4 cup peanuts roasted, chopped
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, salt, and pepper.
- Place the beef sirloin steak in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over it. Let it marinate for at least 10 minutes.
- Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat. Grill the steak for 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare. Let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- In a large bowl, combine the bok choy, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, mint, and peanuts. Toss to combine.
- Slice the grilled steak and add it to the salad. Drizzle with any remaining marinade.
- Serve the salad immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition
Can’t believe you put peanuts in salad, that sounds weird! 😅
Didn’t have bok choy so I used spinach instead. Still turned out great!
Spinach is a good substitute! Glad it worked for you!
Really loved it except the peanuts. They were too crunchy for me. Maybe I’ll substitute with avocado next time.
I forgot the peanuts and it was still great! The bok choy is a nice change. Will make again! ⭐⭐⭐⭐
I never knew bok choy could taste so good! I replaced mint with basil since I had it at home! ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Yum!
This salad is amazing! The flavors blend perfectly. My fam loved it!
I totally agree! This salad is super delicious. I made it last week and my kids asked for seconds!
Not sure about putting mint in a salad with steak… but okay, I’ll admit it kinda works. I also used cashews instead of peanuts because I was out. Would recommend with the mint, though.
I tried this but forgot garlic. It still tasted fine! Just not as garlicky, ya know?
Yummy! A nice change from my usual salads. But the peanuts were too crunchy for my taste. Maybe less next time.
Yea, less peanuts could be better. But I think they give great crunch! Not everyone likes it that way tho.
I totally agree about the peanuts! I like them, but too many can ruin the flavor balance. Also, maybe try toasted almond slices next time?
Wow, this salad is amazing! The flavors are spot on, especially with the grilled beef!
Grilled the beef but it was way too tough, even after marinating. Gonna try chicken next time. ⭐⭐
The beef was tough, I cooked it too long maybe. But the dressing was tasty.
Tough beef can ruin a meal! Did you try cooking it less time next time? The dressing sounds nice though!
Grilled salad? What a weird combo! But the peanuts on top make it crunchy. Whatever works.
The instructions say 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare… my grill runs hot so I accidentally overcooked. Still tasty, but next time I’ll watch the time like a hawk.
Honestly 3–4 min per side sounds too short. My grill runs cold or hot (idk) and I always end up guessing. Any chance you know what temp to aim for? Medium rare is like 120–130F right?
Oof, I’ve definitely done that—grills have their own personalities 😅 But glad it was still tasty! Watching the time like a hawk is the move.
This salad is AMAZING! The flavors just pop! Definitely a keeper. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Honestly, I didn’t have rice vinegar so I swapped with white wine vinegar. It tasted a bit sharp and not as “right,” but the garlic/ginger saved it.
Good save on the vinegar swap! White wine vinegar can definitely be a little sharper—next time maybe cut it with a tiny splash of water or add a pinch of sugar to round it out. Glad the garlic/ginger still carried it though.
I think rice vinegar vs wine vinegar is like… same thing? 😅 I bet it still tastes fine. Also I would’ve marinated longer than 10 minutes, but hey, not bad!
I’m not a fan of red onion so I left it out. Still fresh and full of flavor. Good recipe! ⭐⭐⭐
I also skipped the red onion and added cucumber instead! It turned out great. So crunchy! 😋
Tried it but I marinated my steak longer (like 2 hours) and it got a little too salty for me. Still good though, especially with the mint.
Low key, I messed it up—burnt the steak a bit and forgot to rest it. Even then the salad rescued it. Next time I’ll not rush lol.
Honestly that sounds pretty normal—steak always seems to go from “perfect” to “oops” real fast. Glad the salad saved it though! Next time rest it a few minutes and you’ll notice the difference.