BEEF & ROTINI SALAD WITH TOMATO BASIL DRESSING

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This pasta salad can be eaten warm or cold and has nice Italian flavours of balsamic vinegar, olive oil, garlic, basil, etc. And of course, lots of parmesan cheese. Can also use leftover roast beef.

Provided by Rachchow

Categories     Roast Beef

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 minced garlic cloves
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 lb sirloin beef, strips
1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 minced garlic cloves
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 pinch sugar
3 -4 tomatoes, diced
3 green onions, finely chopped
1/4 cup basil
1 lb rotini pasta
parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Combine beef and marinade ingredients; let sit, covered, at room temperature for at least 1 hour.
  • Cook rotini until al dente.
  • In a medium-size bowl, combine together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, sugar, tomato, green onion, and basil.
  • Brown meat in nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; drain and toss with warm rotini and dressing. Sprinkle generously with parmesan cheese.
  • The dressing will flavor this salad better if the pasta is warm when dressed. Leftover roast beef can also replace the sirloin.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 901.4, Fat 40.7, SaturatedFat 10.4, Cholesterol 76, Sodium 654.6, Carbohydrate 94.5, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 5.8, Protein 37.7

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