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QUICK Spiralized Apple Kimchi Salad with Beef

by Lindsay Cotter · 05/23/2018

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★★★★★ 4.9 from 8 reviews

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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apple kimchi salad with steak - quick

Spiralized Apple Kimchi Salad with Garlic Beef


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4.9 from 8 reviews

  • 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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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.

  • 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

Keywords: kimchi salad

Did you make this recipe?

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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

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”]

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Hi, y'all, I’m Lindsay Cotter, a Nutrition Specialist with a focus on Gluten Free eating. I love creating delicious nourishing food that anyone can enjoy.

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  1. Suyoung says

    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
    • Lindsay Cotter says

      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 says

    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 says

    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 says

    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 says

    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 says

    05/30/2018 at 7:18 PM

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

    Reply
  7. Lexi says

    05/29/2018 at 12:16 PM

    LOVING this flavor combo!

    Reply
  8. proprepandfulfillment says

    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
    • Lindsay Cotter says

      05/29/2018 at 10:39 AM

      Thanks friend!

      Reply
  9. gerry speirs says

    05/25/2018 at 5:27 PM

    GORGEOUS!!!

    Reply
  10. Erin@WellPlated says

    05/25/2018 at 5:10 PM

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

    Reply
    • Lindsay Cotter says

      05/26/2018 at 11:51 AM

      You must try!

      Reply
  11. Olive Jason says

    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
    • Lindsay Cotter says

      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 says

    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
    • Lindsay Cotter says

      05/24/2018 at 10:47 PM

      Thank you so much friend!

      Reply
  13. Joanne says

    05/23/2018 at 7:04 PM

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

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Lindsay Cotter says

      05/23/2018 at 11:08 PM

      You’d love this friend!

      Reply
  14. Jennifer Farley says

    05/23/2018 at 6:35 PM

    What a lovely, fresh idea!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  15. Jennifer Blake says

    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 says

    05/23/2018 at 11:25 AM

    This sounds like SUCH a tasty combo!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  17. Pam says

    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 says

      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 says

    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/)

    Reply
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    09/26/2016 at 6:47 AM

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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 says

    09/13/2016 at 10:46 AM

    Good advice. I’ll take it into account.

    Reply
  23. Cassie says

    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 says

      09/12/2016 at 9:19 PM

      haha I love that term!

      Reply
  24. Jody - Fit at 58 says

    09/09/2016 at 8:12 PM

    Balance in Life!!!!!

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      09/10/2016 at 2:35 PM

      for sure!

      Reply
  25. Blair says

    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 says

      09/09/2016 at 7:39 PM

      You know it!!! ?? happy weekend friend

      Reply
  26. Kristy from Southern In Law says

    09/09/2016 at 4:55 PM

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

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      09/09/2016 at 6:13 PM

      Come visit!!

      Reply
  27. Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says

    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 says

      09/09/2016 at 1:47 PM

      hehe now i am laughing

      Reply
  28. Kristen @ The Endless Meal says

    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 says

      09/09/2016 at 1:46 PM

      and thank you for you recipe friend!

      Reply
  29. Annmarie says

    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 says

    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 says

      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 says

    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 says

      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 says

    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 says

      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 says

    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 says

      09/09/2016 at 7:36 AM

      not as pretty, but still tasty! for sure!

      Reply
  34. rachel @ athletic avocado says

    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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