Best Tangy Pasta Beef Salad Recipes

ASIAN NOODLE & BEEF SALAD

Asian Noodle & Beef Salad image

My Asian-inspired pasta salad is crunchy, tangy and light. If you have fresh herbs, like basil or cilantro, on hand, add them to the mix. -Kelsey Casselbury, Odenton, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup lime juice
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon grated fresh gingerroot
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 beef top sirloin steak (1 pound)
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 ounces thin rice noodles
1 cup julienned zucchini
2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
1 celery rib, sliced

Steps:

For dressing, mix first six ingredients. Sprinkle steak with pepper. Grill, covered, over medium heat until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°), 6-8 minutes per side. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing., Meanwhile, prepare rice noodles according to package directions. Drain; rinse with cold water and drain again. In a large bowl, combine noodles, vegetables and steak; toss with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 399 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 855mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

ASIAN PASTA SALAD WITH BEEF, BROCCOLI AND BEAN SPROUTS

Asian Pasta Salad with Beef, Broccoli and Bean Sprouts image

A creamy soy-ginger dressing nicely complements this pasta salad with broccoli, red pepper, bean sprouts, and peanuts.

Provided by Ben S.

Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Broccoli Salad Recipes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

3 medium garlic cloves, minced
6 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon ground ginger
¾ teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
¼ cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons salt
1 pound penne pasta
8 ounces broccoli florets
1 pound rare deli roast beef, sliced 1/8 inch thick and cut into bite-size strips
3 medium carrots, peeled and coarsely grated
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into bite-size strips
2 cups bean sprouts
3 green onions, thinly sliced
½ cup chopped roasted (or honey-roasted) peanuts
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

Mix garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, sesame oil, ginger, and pepper flakes in a 2-cup Pyrex measuring cup. Whisk in mayonnaise until smooth, then in a slow steady stream, whisk in oil to make an emulsified dressing; keep chilled until ready to toss with salad. Store in a clean jar with lid.
Bring 1 gallon of water and 2 tablespoons of salt to boil in a large soup kettle. Add pasta and, using package times as a guide, boil, stirring frequently and adding broccoli the last 1 minute, until just tender. Drain thoroughly (do not rinse) and dump onto a large, lipped cookie sheet. Set aside while preparing remaining salad ingredients.
Place all salad ingredients (except soy-ginger dressing) in a large bowl or transfer to a gallon-size zipper bag. (Can be covered and refrigerated several hours at this point). When ready to serve, add dressing; toss to coat and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 467.6 calories, Carbohydrate 53.7 g, Cholesterol 28.6 mg, Fat 19.2 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 23.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 3119.8 mg, Sugar 7.3 g