Beef Rotini Salad With Tomato Basil Dressing Recipe

Ingredients for Beef Rotini Salad With Tomato Basil Dressing

• Minced Garlic Cloves
• Cornstarch
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 tbsp sugar
• Salt to taste + 1/2 tsp for dressing
• Vegetable Oil
• Sirloin Beef
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Salt & Freshly Ground Black Pepper
• Tomatoes
• Green Onions
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil + 1 tsp dried basil for marinade
• Rotini Pasta
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

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.