Roast Beef Pasta Salad
Elevate your salad game with this hearty and flavorful Roast Beef Pasta Salad, a perfect fusion of crisp veggies, tender roast beef, and al dente rotini pasta. This crowd-pleasing dish features vibrant cherry tomatoes, refreshing cucumber, and baby spinach, all tossed in a tangy Dijon mustard dressing infused with red wine vinegar and a touch of honey for balance. Topped with a sprinkle of shredded Parmesan cheese for extra depth, this pasta salad is a quick and versatile meal option ready in just 30 minutes. Serve it chilled for a refreshing lunch or a simple dinner, and enjoy the perfect blend of textures and flavors in every bite. Ideal for meal prep or entertaining, this recipe is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
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Ingredients
- 300 grams rotini pasta
- 200 grams roast beef (thinly sliced)
- 250 grams cherry tomatoes
- 1 large cucumber
- 1 small red onion
- 100 grams baby spinach
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 50 grams Parmesan cheese (shredded)
Directions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the rotini pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool. Set aside.
Step 2
While the pasta is cooking, prepare the vegetables. Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, and thinly slice the red onion.
Step 3
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and baby spinach.
Step 4
Cut the roast beef into bite-sized strips and add them to the salad mixture.
Step 5
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper until emulsified to create the dressing.
Step 6
Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring everything is evenly coated.
Step 7
Sprinkle the shredded Parmesan cheese over the top and give it a final toss.
Step 8
Chill the pasta salad in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld nicely.
Step 9
Serve cold and enjoy your Roast Beef Pasta Salad as a delicious and satisfying meal!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1508.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2203.1 |
| Total Fat 71.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 18.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.1g | |
| Cholesterol 142.9mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4112.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 275.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 20.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 34.6g | |
| Protein 107.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 10.7IU | 0% |
| Calcium 954.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 21.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2679.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories