Nourishing Thai Beef Salad

Tamika WoodsMay 03, 2026 1 min read

A fresh, protein-rich Thai beef salad that balances lean protein, healthy fats, and fibre to support stable blood sugar and sustained energy. This PCOS Plate Approved meal is rich in iron, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory ingredients to help support hormone health and satiety.

Ingredients:

SALAD:

250–300g (9–10 oz) lean beef steak (sirloin or flank)

2 cups mixed salad greens (spinach, lettuce, or rocket)

1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced

1/2 capsicum, thinly sliced

1/4 red onion, thinly sliced

Handful of fresh mint and/or coriander

1/2 avocado, sliced

1 tbsp crushed peanuts or almonds (optional for crunch)

DRESSING:

2 tbsp lime juice

1 tbsp coconut aminos or tamari sauce

1 tsp sesame oil

1 garlic clove, minced

Chili flakes or fresh chili (optional for spice)

Instructions:

1. Season steak lightly with salt and pepper. Grill or pan-sear over medium-high heat for 3–4 minutes per side (for medium), then let rest for 5 minutes. Slice thinly against the grain.

2. Whisk together lime juice, coconut aminos, sesame oil, garlic, and chili in a small bowl. Set aside.

3. In a large bowl or plate, layer the salad greens, cucumber, capsicum, carrot, red onion, herbs, and avocado.

4. Add sliced beef over the salad. Drizzle with dressing and sprinkle with peanuts or almonds if using. Serve fresh.

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About Tamika Woods

Tamika Woods is a Clinical Nutritionist and bestselling author of PCOS Repair Protocol. She holds a Bachelor of Health Science (Nutritional Medicine) from Endeavour College of Natural Health and a Bachelor of Education from UNSW, graduating with Honours in both. She is a certified Fertility Awareness Method Educator and ANTA member, and the recipient of the ANTA Graduate Award. After a decade managing her own PCOS, Tam now helps women find hormonal balance through evidence-based protocols.