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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.

paleo apple kimchi salad with beef in a bowl

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?

low carb salad with spiralized vegetables, sesame beef and kimchi salad dressing

Spiralized Apple "kimchi" salad with Garlic Beef! This Asian inspired spiralized apple salad makes a quick and healthy kimchi substitute. Red and Green Apple noodles combined in a spicy dressing with garlic beef. An easy Paleo power bowl meal ready in 30 minutes!

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

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

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

spiralized apple salad with beef and kimchi dressing

 

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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Spiralized Apple Kimchi Salad with Garlic Beef

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  • Author: Lindsay Cotter
  • Prep Time: 10 min
  • Cook Time: 10 min
  • 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.

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Ingredients

For the Spiralized Apple Kimchi Salad:

  • 2 apples (green and/or red). One of each is best combo!
  • 1 small seedless cucumber
  • 1  green onion diced.
  • 1 tbsp hot mustard (asian) or a Dijion mustard
  • 1 tbsp chili sauce (ex chili paste or Sriracha). For Whole 30 option use
  • 1/4 tsp pinch of paprika
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar (rice wine vinegar)
  • 1–2 tsp fresh grated fresh ginger or 1/4 to 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • Crushed black pepper to taste

For the Garlic Sesame Beef:

  • 2 tsp oil (avocado or sesame oil for frying)
  • 2 tsp minced garlic (2–3 cloves minced)
  • 1 tsp tamari sauce (Gluten Free soy sauce. Whole 30 option see notes)
  • 6 – 8 oz organic lean beef ( top round, steak, separable lean only, 95 % lean ground)
  • 1 to 2 tbsp sesame seeds for topping (extra for garnishing and plating)
  • sea salt and pepper to taste

Garnishes for the Salad

  • leafy greens
  • sliced radish (1/2 cup)
  • optional; crushed red pepper flakes
  • optional; fresh cilantro

Instructions

  1. First prepare your quick Apple kimchi Salad. Spiralize (or julienne slice) your apples. It’s best to use a green and red to even out tartness with taste. But any apple will do if you don’t have one of each.
  2. Spiralize or julienne slice your cucumber. Place in a large bowl and press out any excess water with a paper towel. Set aside.
  3. Chop your onion and garlic (if using cloves) and place in a small mixing bowl
  4. Then add in your mustard, spices, chili sauce, vinegar, and lastly the ginger. Fresh always taste better but ground works fine too.
  5. Toss kimchi flavored apple cucumber salad all together.
  6. Place in fridge to marinate while you cook beef.

for the beef

  1. Mix 2 tsp sesame oil, 1 tsp minced garlic, 2 tsp sesame seed, and dash of tamari in a small bowl. Whisk together and pour over your meat. Marinate for 10-20 minutes. Or skip if in a hurry.
  2. Heat skillet to medium high.
  3. Place your marinated steak (with oil) in the pan and sear for ingredients in a medium high for 7-10 minutes, turning.  Or until beef is cooked to 140F and browned.
  4. Remove from heat, strain excess fat/grease if desired.
  5. Sprinkle with extra sesame see

Make the bowl

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

Notes

For whole 30 tamari sauce, use coconut aminos

For whole 30 Chili sauce, use sugar free option

You don’t need to use the spiralizer, it works well shredded too. Keep the peel on for much crunch. Don’t eat beef? Try with chicken, smoked salmon, tempeh, etc.

  • 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

Keywords: kimchi salad

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

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.

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  3. Susie @ SuzLyfe says

    September 9, 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!

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  5. Annmarie says

    September 9, 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 🙂

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  8. Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says

    September 9, 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?!

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  10. Blair says

    September 9, 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!

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  18. Pam says

    November 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?

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  20. Jennifer Blake says

    May 23, 2018 at 2:21 PM

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

    ★★★★★

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  27. proprepandfulfillment says

    May 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…

    ★★★★

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  33. smith says

    August 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

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