Beef and Pasta Salad
TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time; 30 min.
YIELD: 6 servings.
My husband and I like zesty pasta salads and have tried many different types. This delightful dish can be eaten warm or cold, so it's a perfect meal anytime of year.
Ingredients
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3 cups spiral pasta, cooked and drained
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1 medium green pepper, julienned
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1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
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1/2 cup sliced ripe olives
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1 pound beef top sirloin steak, cut into strips
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2 tablespoons canola oil
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1 bottle (8 ounces) Italian salad dressing
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1-1/2 cups shredded provolone or part-skim mozzarella cheese
Directions
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1.
In a large bowl, combine the pasta, green pepper, tomatoes and olives. In a large skillet, stir-fry sirloin in oil until cooked as desired; drain.
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2.
If serving salad hot, add dressing to skillet and bring to a boil. Pour over pasta mixture; toss to coat. Add cheese; serve immediately.
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3.
If serving salad cold, let beef cool for 15 minutes. Add the beef, dressing and cheese to pasta mixture; toss to coat. Chill for at least 1 hour.
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