Vietnamese-Style Steak Salad

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   In a small sauce pan, cook the noodles in boiling water until soft, about 3 minutes.

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   Drain and rinse.

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   Transfer noodles to a medium bowl and let cool.

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   In a small jar, combine the soy sauce, lime juice, sugar, garlic, and pepper flakes and shake until the dressing is well combined.

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   Slice the steak against the grain into thin strips.

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   ( Note much easier to slice thin strips when steak is partially frozen).

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   In a wok or large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot.

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   Add the beef, in batches, and stir-fry until just cooked through.

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   Transfer the beef to the bowl with the noodles.

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    Add half the dressing and toss until well coated.

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    Let cool.

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    In another bowl, combine the lettuce, cucumber, carrot, and mint.

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    (If you are making the dish as picnic fare, transfer the beef-noodle mixture to a resealable plastic bag and the vegetable mixture to a covered plastic container and place both, along with the jar of remaining dressing in a cooler.

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    Remove from cooler about 30 minutes before serving.

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    Just before serving, toss the greens with the remaining dressing and divide among 4 plates.

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    Top each with the beef-noodle salad.

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    Recommended wine: Gewurztraminer.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.