Beef Rotini Salad with Tomato Basil Dressing

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Beef Rotini Salad with Tomato Basil Dressing—a hearty yet refreshing dish perfect for any occasion. This recipe features tender slices of seared beef sirloin, al dente rotini pasta, and a colorful mix of cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, and cucumber, creating a medley of textures and flavors. The star of the dish is the homemade tomato basil dressing, a tangy blend of tomato paste, red wine vinegar, honey, and fragrant dried oregano, tying all the ingredients together beautifully. Topped with freshly grated Parmesan and chopped basil, this salad is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Ready in just 40 minutes and served chilled or at room temperature, it’s the ultimate crowd-pleaser for potlucks, picnics, or weeknight dinners.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 12 oz Rotini pasta
• 1 lb Beef sirloin steak
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 2 Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 Red bell pepper, diced
• 1 Cucumber, diced
• 0.25 cup Fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 2 tbsp Tomato paste
• 2 tbsp Red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp Honey
• 1 tsp Dried oregano
• 2 tbsp Water

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside to cool.

Step 2

While the pasta cooks, prepare the beef. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the sirloin steak with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.

Step 3

Sear the steak for 4-5 minutes per side, or until it reaches your desired level of doneness (135°F for medium-rare). Remove from the skillet and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing into thin strips.

Step 4

To prepare the tomato basil dressing, whisk together the tomato paste, red wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, honey, dried oregano, water, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper in a small bowl. Set aside.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, sliced beef, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, cucumber, and chopped basil.

Step 6

Pour the tomato basil dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.

Step 7

Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the top and give it one final toss.

Step 8

Serve the beef rotini salad chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(766.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1723.8

Total Fat 40.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 20mg	0%
Sodium 373.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 279.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.6g	0%
Total Sugars 21.9g
Protein 56.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 467.8mg	0%
Iron 16.4mg	0%
Potassium 1791.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 21.5%

Protein: 13.2%

Carbs: 65.4%