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QUICK Spiralized Apple Kimchi Salad with Beef

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by Lindsay Cotter Posted: May 23, 2018

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Kimchi salad with sesame beef and spiralized apples and cucumber! This Asian inspired apple salad recipe makes a quick and healthy kimchi substitute. Cucumber and Apple noodles tossed in a spicy kimchi style salad dressing are served with sesame beef. A light nourishing meal that’s ready in 30 minutes. Paleo with Whole 30 option.

White shallow bowl filled with apple kimchi salad with strips of beef

Just letting you know this spiralized apple kimchi salad recipe was originally published in Early 2016. I retested, rephotographed, updated content and URL. Now I am republishing it for you today! I hope you enjoy. Thank you for following Cotter Crunch Y’all!.


If zucchini noodles are called zoodles, does that mean spiralized apple noodles are called apoodles? And there’s my corny cotter intro.

But in all seriousness friends, I come to you today with a bowl of spiralized apple kimchi salad goodness. Kimchi as in “kimchi” style. As in you don’t really have to make real kimchi, it’s my quick version. But it TOTALLY has that kimchi style tang and spicy goodness, ya feel me?

In fact, this kimchi salad is protein packed and good for the gut.  Because, let’s face it, I might have stressed way to much last week and needing a reboot. I blame technology and well.. .life. Oye!  Hence why today I need a little TLC recipe to nurture the body . Cool?

White bowl being held filled with apple kimchi spiralized salad with beef.
Close up view spiralized apple kimchi twirled on fork with side of beef.

Also, I am still obsessed with my spiralizer, so… we’re gonna HONE in on that some more.Ahh… ohhh… so pretty. Love love spiralized apples and cucumbers and veggies.

Spiralized apples against white background.

Okay okay, backing it up here a bit.

What is kimchi?

Kimchi is a prebiotic rich fermented Korean slaw/cabbage. It’s one UNREAL HEALTHY food ya’ll!

Kimchi is made with a mix of garlic, salt, vinegar, chili peppers or sauce, and then either Daikon or Napa cabbage.

Of course, other fruit/vegetable FUSIONS are welcome, too.  Traditional Kimchi is rich in vitamins and indigestible fibers (prebotics) that ferment and then feed our healthy bacteria (called lactobacilli).

Gosh darn I just I love that PREBIOTIC talk.

kimchi salad with spiralized apples and cucumber noodles seasoned with red pepper flakes.

But here’s where I deceive you, just a bit.

This sesame beef spiralized apple salad does not actually use traditional fermented kimchi.

It’s basically a tangy QUICK version of kimchi.

Sesame beef pairs so great with spicy salads! The cucumber and apple salad is tossed in an Asian kimchi flavor dressing. And that flavoring is what totally MAKES this a POWER SALAD.

Spicy, tangy, sweet, good for the gut, paleo, rich in iron, and protein packed! Like whoa!

strips of sesame beef on plate with side of apple kimchi
spiralized apple salad with beef and kimchi dressing on white plate.

What are the benefits of eating kimchi salad?

Okay yes, my cheater’s “Kimchi” salad with spiralized apple may not be as powerful of prebiotic as the real deal, but it is still superfood nourishing.

  • Apples are loaded with quercetin. Remember I talked about quercetin in that grape smoothie post? Go check it!
  • Quercetin helps the body fight Free Radicals and prevent inflammation in the body. You know, the free radical and inflammation caused by eating too much junk food, over training, high sun exposure, drinking too wine, stressing, not sleeping, travel, etc. Oh ya, those free radicals. #guilty
  • Cucumbers also contain an anti-inflammatory flavonol called fisetin. Fisetin is an plays a key role in supporting our brain health. 
  • Overall, both apples and cucumber earn some major superfood points!

You know where I’m going with this, don’t you?

It’s time to Beef up that Kimchi Salad and get your EAT on!

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Overhead view white plate filled with serving of spiralized apple kimchi with beef strips.

Spiralized Apple Kimchi Salad with Garlic Beef


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  • Author: Lindsay Cotter
  • Total Time: 30
  • Yield: 2 1x
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Quick apple kimchi salad with sesame beef! This Asian inspired spiralized apple salad recipe makes a quick and healthy kimchi substitute. A light nourishing meal that’s ready in 30 minutes. Paleo with Whole 30 options.


Ingredients

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Spiralized Apple Kimchi Salad:

  • 2 green or red apples (see notes)
  • 1 small seedless cucumber
  • 1 green onion, diced
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 Tablespoon hot mustard (Asian) or Dijon mustard
  • 1 Tablespoon chili sauce/paste or sriracha
  • 1 Tablespoon rice wine vinegar
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger or ¼ to ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • Crushed black pepper, to taste

Garlic Sesame Beef:

  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon tamari sauce or gluten free soy sauce
  • 1 to 2 Tablespoons sesame seeds, divided
  • 1 Tablespoon avocado oil + more for frying
  • 6 to 8 ounces organic lean beef steak
  • Sea salt and pepper, to taste

Salad Garnish

  • leafy greens
  • sprouts
  • ½ cup sliced radish
  • crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • fresh cilantro (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the quick apple kimchi salad by spiralizing or julienne slice the apples and cucumber (see notes). Place in a large bowl and press out any excess water with a paper towel. Set aside.
  2. Chop the onion, mince the garlic and place both in a small mixing bowl
  3. Stir in the mustard, chili sauce, vinegar, paprika, salt and ginger. 
  4. Place salad in the fridge to marinate while cooking beef.

Cook Beef

  1. Whisk together sesame oil, garlic, tamari and 2 teaspoons sesame seed in a small bowl and pour over the meat. Marinate for 10 to 20 minutes or skip if in a hurry.
  2. Heat the skillet on medium-high heat and add 1 Tablespoon avocado oil.
  3. Place the marinated steak in the pan and sear for 7 to 10 minutes or until beef is cooked to 140F and browned. Turn meat once.  
  4. Remove steak from the heat, strain excess fat/grease, if desired. Slice thinly and sprinkle with extra sesame seeds.

Make the Bowl

  1. Divide the apple kimchi salad into two bowls.
  2. Place sliced radish, sprouts, and/or green leaf on one side of the bowl.
  3. Divide the beef strips between the two bowls.
  4. Top beef with extra red pepper flakes and sesame seed, if desired.
  5. Drizzle any extra sauce on top of salad and garnish with cilantro.

Notes

Cooking Tip – It’s best to use a green and red apple to even out tartness with taste. But any apple or combo will work. 

Substitute – Shred the apple and cucumber if not spiralizing. Keep the peel on for more crunch. Use chicken, smoked salmon, or tempeh in place of the steak. 

  • Prep Time: 10 min
  • Cook Time: 10 min
  • Category: main
  • Cuisine: asian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1
  • Calories: 305
  • Sodium: 400 mg
  • Fat: 11 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3.9 g
  • Carbohydrates: 29 g
  • Fiber: 6 g
  • Protein: 23 g

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Now, if you’re looking for the real deal kimchi, you can always buy it are your grocer or make your own. In fact, i do have an EASY kimchi recipe you could add chopped apple or cucumber to.. just sayin..

kimchi salad with sesame beef and spiralized vegetables on white plate.

Kimchi lovers, have you made apple kimchi or a kimchi salad before??

Sorry, my lack of grammar skills are going strong today. Haha, just nod and then take your focus off the grammar and onto the recipe. Mmm k? Thanks.

[Tweet “An EASY #Paleo power meal ready in 30 minutes! Spiralized Apple kimchi salad with Beef! #salad #healthy #recipe”]

Mwah!

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  1. Suyoung

    04/23/2020 at 7:00 PM

    Gonna try this out because it sounds super tasty, but after looking at the recipe I really don’t understand why you keep calling it Kimchi. There are no kimchi related ingredients. Also kimchi is not made with vinegar.

    Love, a Korean mama

    Reply
    • Avatar photoLindsay Cotter

      04/24/2020 at 10:47 AM

      Haha you are right. It is “kimchi style or kimchi inspired.” I just needed to shorten the title. Let me know if you try it! <3

      Reply
  2. smith

    08/14/2018 at 2:53 AM

    Great..!! My kids refuse to eat vegetables. I always look for vegetables for the children. May my child enjoy this dish. i will share this information.

    Reply
  3. temple run 3

    06/10/2018 at 11:28 PM

    wow, this dish looks delicious, i will try it for my family to eat, thank you for sharing the way

    Reply
  4. happy wheels

    06/08/2018 at 8:45 PM

    My kids refuse to eat vegetables. I always look for vegetables for the children. May my child enjoy this dish.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  5. product key

    06/08/2018 at 3:58 AM

    Great Information,it has lot for stuff which is informative.I will share the post with my friends.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  6. Gaby Dalkin

    05/30/2018 at 7:18 PM

    This sounds SO flavorful!! I need to try it stat.

    Reply
  7. Lexi

    05/29/2018 at 12:16 PM

    LOVING this flavor combo!

    Reply
  8. proprepandfulfillment

    05/28/2018 at 7:45 PM

    Oh, Beautiful one and I think It looks like a diet plan plate. But whatever I will try to make it once and then I will tell you about my new experience,,, I really like you as the appreciable works you have done here… Again thanks for the new recipe… And your last one was fab I make at home and enjoyed to eat…

    Reply
    • Avatar photoLindsay Cotter

      05/29/2018 at 10:39 AM

      Thanks friend!

      Reply
  9. gerry speirs

    05/25/2018 at 5:27 PM

    GORGEOUS!!!

    Reply
  10. Erin@WellPlated

    05/25/2018 at 5:10 PM

    How have I never spiralized apples before?! Needs to happen!

    Reply
    • Avatar photoLindsay Cotter

      05/26/2018 at 11:51 AM

      You must try!

      Reply
  11. Olive Jason

    05/25/2018 at 12:07 AM

    looks good can use any other meat too right? just want to try an see..anyway thank you for sharing this

    Reply
    • Avatar photoLindsay Cotter

      05/25/2018 at 11:10 AM

      sure! it’s great with all kinds of meats or seafood

      Reply
  12. جورجيا - الانفتاح وتقييد الاستثمار الأجنبي

    05/24/2018 at 4:33 PM

    Just stop once dear I wanna say you, You are fabulous… And I love your work,….
    I like all the recipes which you shared with us and just fabulous, keep working like this….

    Reply
    • Avatar photoLindsay Cotter

      05/24/2018 at 10:47 PM

      Thank you so much friend!

      Reply
  13. Joanne

    05/23/2018 at 7:04 PM

    Oh my gosh, SO much flavor AND healthy things going on here!

    Reply
    • Avatar photoLindsay Cotter

      05/23/2018 at 11:08 PM

      You’d love this friend!

      Reply
  14. Jennifer Farley

    05/23/2018 at 6:35 PM

    What a lovely, fresh idea!

    Reply
  15. Jennifer Blake

    05/23/2018 at 2:21 PM

    So great that you can use almost any protein you want for this dish! Beautiful balance.

    Reply
  16. Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness

    05/23/2018 at 11:25 AM

    This sounds like SUCH a tasty combo!!

    Reply
  17. Pam

    11/29/2017 at 5:48 PM

    This sounds delicious, but I have a child with a sensitivity to mustard. Any substitutions recommended? I was considering horseradish?

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch

      11/29/2017 at 8:02 PM

      Horseradish might work. Just a little though. Or maybe you can not include mustard. Keep me posted.

      Reply
  18. Frenchie

    03/20/2017 at 12:33 PM

    Interesting recipe that includes fermented kemchi that is great for your gut. I am definitly going to try this. Always looking for recipes that are helpful in healing my gut. (https://www.drlam.com/blog/microbiome-gut-flora/23823/)

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    09/19/2016 at 1:26 PM

    I learned a lot from reading through some of your earlier posts as well and decided to drop a comment on this one!

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  22. Gst consultants delhi

    09/13/2016 at 10:46 AM

    Good advice. I’ll take it into account.

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  23. Cassie

    09/12/2016 at 4:59 PM

    Kimchi….and apples?! Like WHUUUUUT??? :O

    I love this recipe! And I’d call apple noodles appasta 😉

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch

      09/12/2016 at 9:19 PM

      haha I love that term!

      Reply
  24. Jody - Fit at 58

    09/09/2016 at 8:12 PM

    Balance in Life!!!!!

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch

      09/10/2016 at 2:35 PM

      for sure!

      Reply
  25. Blair

    09/09/2016 at 6:57 PM

    I love how your bowls have so much flavor and texture. That’s totally my kind of meal! Plus, the combo of savory and sweet in one dish is an added bonus. Makes a meal totally satisfying! That garlicky beef…Mmmmm!

    Have a great weekend, Lindsay!

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch

      09/09/2016 at 7:39 PM

      You know it!!! ?? happy weekend friend

      Reply
  26. Kristy from Southern In Law

    09/09/2016 at 4:55 PM

    An apple based salad?! SIGN ME UP! This is so perfect for fall!

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch

      09/09/2016 at 6:13 PM

      Come visit!!

      Reply
  27. Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table

    09/09/2016 at 11:29 AM

    This tickles me #strangebutgood fancy. Ok, I can’t even type that without laughing… 😉

    I love fruit done in a savory way. Pairing it with beef or pork makes it that much better. Or fish. Anything, really. When are we having a dinner party?!

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch

      09/09/2016 at 1:47 PM

      hehe now i am laughing

      Reply
  28. Kristen @ The Endless Meal

    09/09/2016 at 11:21 AM

    This recipe looks crazy good! I’m obsessed with my spiralizer. 🙂

    Thank you for linking to my Apple, Beet, and Carrot Salad!

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch

      09/09/2016 at 1:46 PM

      and thank you for you recipe friend!

      Reply
  29. Annmarie

    09/09/2016 at 7:53 AM

    Aw, that would be fun!!!! Mine is from Pampered Chef….works for things like zucchini really well but not so much apples or “harder” foods. Boo.

    Reply
  30. Annmarie

    09/09/2016 at 7:27 AM

    I seriously tried to spiralize my apples the other day and had no such luck. I think I need to invest in the type of spiralizer you have! This dish looks awesome, btw. Pinned and sharing 🙂

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch

      09/09/2016 at 7:46 AM

      really? which spiralizer do you have? Gah, wish I could share mine with you. Spiralizer party!

      Reply
  31. michele @ paleorunningmomma

    09/09/2016 at 6:57 AM

    Definitely going to try spiralizing apples, why have I not done that?! Looks so delicious and love the flavor combo!

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch

      09/09/2016 at 7:10 AM

      you haven’t? I so thought you had! you’re the apple queen! hehe.

      Reply
  32. Susie @ SuzLyfe

    09/09/2016 at 6:30 AM

    KIM CHI.
    Favorite.
    Love the idea of doing it with apples! tis the season, as well.
    Also, speaking of updates–send me an email at suzlyfe (gmail) and let me know how the heck you are!

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch

      09/09/2016 at 6:32 AM

      I’ve sent you 2 emails to that address. LOL! your email hates me

      Reply
  33. Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious

    09/09/2016 at 6:14 AM

    I tried spiralizing apples for the first a few weeks ago and they’re not as pretty as Zoodles raw but cooked I could get down with!

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch

      09/09/2016 at 7:36 AM

      not as pretty, but still tasty! for sure!

      Reply
  34. rachel @ athletic avocado

    09/09/2016 at 6:14 AM

    Totally swooning over these apple noodles! They are SO underrated!! Pinned this delicious dinner 🙂

    Reply

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