Beef Rotini Salad With Tomato Basil Dressing Recipe

This vibrant Beef Rotini Salad is bursting with fresh Italian flavors! Enjoy it warm or cold – the perfect make-ahead dish for a summer barbecue or a quick weeknight meal. Tender beef sirloin (or leftover roast!), perfectly cooked rotini pasta, and a zesty tomato basil dressing come together in a symphony of taste. Generous shavings of Parmesan cheese add a salty, satisfying finish. Get ready for a taste of Italy!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 901.4 kcal
Protein 75g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Beef Rotini Salad With Tomato Basil Dressing

  • 3 cloves minced garlic
  • 0 Cornstarch
  • 5 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt (plus more to taste)
  • 0 Vegetable Oil
  • 1 lb sirloin beef
  • 10 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper (plus more to taste)
  • 1 cup chopped tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 1 tsp dried basil and 1/2 cup fresh basil
  • 1 lb rotini pasta
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

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How to Make Beef Rotini Salad With Tomato Basil Dressing

  1. In a bowl, combine 1 lb beef sirloin, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar, 1 clove minced garlic, 1 tsp dried basil, salt, and pepper to taste.
  2. Marinate, covered, at room temperature for at least 1 hour (or up to 4 hours in the refrigerator).
  3. Cook 1 lb rotini pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  4. While pasta cooks, prepare the dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, 1/2 cup olive oil, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, 1 tbsp sugar, 1 cup chopped tomatoes, 1/4 cup chopped green onions, and 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil.
  5. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated beef and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side.
  6. Slice the cooked beef against the grain.
  7. In a large bowl, gently toss the warm rotini with the dressing.
  8. Add the sliced beef to the pasta and toss to combine.
  9. Sprinkle generously with 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese.
  10. Serve warm or cold. Leftover roast beef can be substituted for the sirloin.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

27 g

Sugar

23g

Fat

51g

Carbs

31g