Steak And Pasta Salad Food

PASTA SALAD WITH STEAK, BELL PEPPER, GREEN BEANS AND BACON

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs; drain and rinse under cold water. Transfer to a large bowl.
• Add the steak, bell pepper, green beans and bacon to the bowl with the pasta.
• Make the dressing: Mix the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, garlic, parmesan, and salt and pepper to taste in a bowl. Pour over the pasta salad and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Chill for up to 3 hours.

STEAK, TOMATO AND ONION PASTA SALAD WITH GARLIC OIL

Steps:

• Heat 1/3 cup of the oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring, until the garlic is golden, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and cool to room temperature. Stir in the lemon juice and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat until hot; brush with the remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil. Season the steak with salt and pepper. Grill the steak, turning once, 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium rare. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes, then cut into 1/2-inch pieces.
• Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool; add to the bowl.
• Add the steak, onion, celery, parsley and tomatoes to the bowl and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. The pasta salad is best if served right away.
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CREAMY PARMESAN STEAK PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat until hot; brush the grates with the oil. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Whisk together the mayonnaise, Parmesan, sour cream, lemon juice, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large mixing bowl.
• Season the steak generously with salt and pepper. Grill the steak, turning once, 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium rare. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes, then cut into 1/2-inch slices.
• Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool; add to the mixing bowl.
• Add the steak, carrots, celery and onion to the mixing bowl and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Serve sprinkled with more Parmesan and black pepper.

QUICK GREEK PASTA SALAD WITH STEAK

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. When cooked, drain, then toss with olive oil, and keep warm.
• Meanwhile, melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the rib-eye on both sides until rosy-pink in the center, 7 to 10 minutes depending on thickness. Remove steak from skillet and cut into bite-size pieces. Melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter in the skillet, and stir in the garlic and shallots. Cook 5 to 10 seconds until fragrant, then return the steak to the pan and cook for another 5 minutes or to desired doneness. Stir in the soy sauce, and cook a few seconds longer, allowing it to evaporate.
• Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the sun-dried tomato pesto, olives, spinach, basil, parsley, feta cheese and sunflower kernels. Toss with the pasta in a large bowl and serve.