Cool, crisp lettuce, tangy ginger dressing, steaming hot stir-fry all in one dish? Mongolian Beef Salad with Ginger Vinaigrette is ready in a flash, bursting with flavor and a great main dish salad you’ll love!
I was mentioning last week when I shared a favorite Lemon Garlic Broccoli recipe that I have been trying to eat more salad but failing, miserably I will add. I don’t know why I can graze on fresh greens in the summer months three times a day without question but as soon as it’s chilly, it’s a no go for me.
Embarrassingly I waste container after container of mixed greens as they get pushed to the back of the refrigerator until it’s too late. Does this happen to you too? Please say yes.
Ironically, I’ve been craving greens at the same time. Firm, crisp, crunchy greens with protein and a bold dressing. I had the idea to make Mongolian Beef Salad with Ginger Vinaigrette and am so happy I did!
Stir-fry recipes are a great, fast dinner option. A few of my favorites are Spicy Ginger Chicken Stir Fry and Spicy Garlic Sriracha Shirmp and Broccoli Stir Fry. They are quick to cook, healthy and easy to make. However it was this Spicy Southwestern Steak Stir Fry that sparked my salad idea.
Mongolian Beef is also a stir fry recipe that is easy to make. What you might not know is that traditional Mongolian beef has a high amount of sugar in the recipe (often ½-2/3 cups) and it’s essentially fried in oil which gives it that crispy finished texture.
More fat and sugar are not my goal at the moment so I created a lightened-up version to put on top of crunchy romaine lettuce hearts that are drizzled with a bold ginger dressing. YUM, right?! The flavors and textures are fantastic together. I add the beef right out of the wok onto the cool greens and love the two temperatures together.
This salad is a perfect main dish meal. The protein is filling and satisfying. The flavors fill the senses. AND it’s a great way to get a dose of greens in a fun and interesting way!
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Jocelyn @ Hip Mama's Place says
I love Mongolian beef! Wow, you nailed it… looks yummy and the photos look awesome too!
Alane says
Made it last night. It was delicious!!
Toni Dash says
Yay! I’m so glad you liked it!
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
That sounds and looks absolutely amazing! I LOVE Mongolian Beef, so I can’t wait to try this. Thank you!
Jeanette says
You just reminded me that I need to go to the store and get some more flank steak. I want to make this so bad I’m practically drooling looking at the page. This looks so good.
Colleen Cayes says
Oh, boy, Toni, another home run. You’re right, this is a much more nutritious and delicious way to make this. Thank you for the inspiration to keep such a wonderful variety on our dinner tables!
Melissa says
I love that you share recipes that previously I’ve only been able to eat at a restaurant and make them totally accessible to regular folks like me- also your food photography is NEXT LEVEL!
Toni Dash says
Melissa I’m sending you a huge cyber hug right now; thank you! I’m delighted you like the recipe and I feel we shouldn’t have to go out to eat some of our favorites, right? Being gluten-free too I’m determined we won’t be left out.
Pam Wattenbarger says
This sounds awesome! I love finding new ways to cook beef. This salad seems like it would hit the spot.
Meagan says
That looks so delicious! I bet my husband would absolutely love it.
Liz Mays says
Oh wow, I know I’d love this salad. It looks so good. I really need to start experimenting with salads more often.
Karen says
This looks delicious! We try to eat salad 1-2 times per week and are always looking for new and creative ways to make it so it’s not the same thing every time. Definitely putting this on the list to try!
Ann Bacciaglia says
I would love to try this Mongolian Beef Salad with Ginger Vinaigrette recipe. It looks so yummy and easy to make.
Claudia Krusch says
Mongolian Beef Salad with Ginger Vinaigrette looks like a recipe my family will love. I will have to give it a try.
Oriana Romero says
I have never tried Mongolian Beef Salad with Ginger Vinaigrette. It looks like a delicious recipe. I will have to get the ingredients I need to make some this week.
Toni Dash says
I created the recipe so you would not have had this combination other places. Mongolian Beef however is a popular chinese food dish that you’d find places like PF Changs if you’ve eaten there. I love this combination though and it gets those greens in!
gingermommyrants says
I am always looking for new recipes to try. I am sure my family will love this Mongolian Beef Salad with Ginger Vinaigrette.
Theresa says
I am also guilty of wasting greens that have been pushed to the back of the fridge. I have never had Mongolian Beef, but this looks like a great dinner idea!
Toni Dash says
Thank you Theresa! I’m glad I’m not alone. That being said, I’ll happy confess we’ve eaten almost two containers of them in the past two days. Feeling less guilty!
Amy Desrosiers says
I love using fresh ginger in my recipes. It is such a zesty, and delicious root to add to Asian inspired recipes.
Kathy says
This looks amazing! I’ll have to give this a try very soon. I’ve got a lot of greens right now that would be great for this recipe.
Dawn McAlexander says
I never met a salad that I didn’t like. This one looks a little different. I don’t think I have had one with beef on it before. It looks interesting.
Rachael Yerkes says
I love mongolian beef, and adding it to a salad—Genius! Just makes me feel like I would be so healthy too! I am for sure going to try this one! yum.
Tara says
I enjoy a good salad for lunch or dinner once in a while. I’m going to have to try this. I like that you lightened up the Mongolian beef.
Stacie says
Your salad looks delicious. I love the simplicity of the recipe. The beef looks so tender. I can’t wait to try it.
Our Family World says
Oh my goodness! This is really looks good and tempting, I really wanna grab it from my screen.
Dana Vento says
I would love to try this Mongolian Beef Salad! It looks fantastic and must try this coming weekend.
Seattle Travel Blogger says
This looks like a great dish for those of us trying to lay off the pasta and bread.
I plan on saving this gem for a future meal.
Jeanine says
Your recipes always suck me in. I NEED this in my life. It looks so incredible. I have never had Mongolian beef before, and never would I think of it for in a salad.
Robin Rue says
I have never thought to use beef of any sort inside of a salad. This looks absolutely amazing!
Cassie Tucker says
I’ll have to make this for my husband this weekend! He loves any dish that is Asian inspired.
Reesa Lewandowski says
Oh my!!! This looks like such a delicious salad. I would never think to pair mongolian beef with salad like this!!!