Description
Indulge in this vibrant Steak Pasta Salad, a delightful blend of tender steak, al dente pasta, and fresh vegetables tossed in a zesty balsamic dressing. Perfect for summer picnics or quick weeknight dinners, this colorful dish is both satisfying and easy to customize. Enjoy the explosion of flavors that will leave your taste buds dancing!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb sirloin steak
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Season the steak with salt and pepper. Grill over medium-high heat for about 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Let it rest before slicing thinly.
- Chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and basil into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil and balsamic vinegar; season with salt and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine pasta, veggies, sliced steak, and dressing; toss gently until well mixed.
- Serve immediately or chill for an hour to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 300g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg