Quick Greek Pasta Salad with Steak

Quick Greek Pasta Salad with Steak
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    20 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    35 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    411

Transport your taste buds to the sun-kissed shores of Greece with this vibrant and satisfying salad. Tender steak meets perfectly cooked pasta, tossed with a medley of classic Greek flavors for a quick, healthy, and utterly delicious meal.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    45 g
  • Cholesterol
    73 mg
  • Fiber
    8 g
  • Protein
    25 g
  • Saturated Fat
    13 g
  • Sodium
    710 mg
  • Sugar
    3 g
  • Fat
    35 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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01 Step

Recipe View Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain well, toss with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil to prevent sticking, and set aside to keep warm.

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02 Step

Recipe View Sear the Steak: While the pasta is cooking, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the rib eye steak and sear on both sides until nicely browned and cooked to your desired doneness (approximately 7-10 minutes for medium-rare, depending on the thickness). Transfer the steak to a cutting board to rest for a few minutes before slicing.

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03 Step

Recipe View Sauté Aromatics and Finish Steak: In the same skillet, melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter. Add the chopped shallots and minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 5-10 seconds). Slice the rested steak into bite-sized pieces and return it to the skillet. Stir in the soy sauce and cook until it has mostly evaporated (just a few seconds, 3-5 seconds).

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04 Step

Recipe View Combine and Serve: Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the fresh spinach, sun-dried tomato pesto, sliced black olives, crumbled feta cheese, sunflower kernels, chopped parsley, and basil. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl. Add the cooked pasta and toss everything together until well combined. Serve immediately for the best flavor.

For a vegetarian option, substitute the steak with grilled halloumi cheese or chickpeas.
Feel free to adjust the amount of feta cheese and pesto to your liking.
A squeeze of fresh lemon juice at the end can brighten the flavors even further.
For extra flavor, marinate the steak for 30 minutes prior to cooking, use olive oil, garlic, and herbs.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.6/ 5 ( 137 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (9)
  • Taryn Volkman

    I found the soy sauce a bit too salty, so I reduced the amount to 1/2 tablespoon, and it was perfect.

  • Marcelle Kub

    I added a squeeze of lemon juice at the end, and it really brightened up the flavors. Highly recommend!

  • Clyde Jerde

    Super easy to adapt to what I have on hand. I've used different types of pasta and added various veggies. Always turns out great!

  • Jamie Kub

    I made this for a potluck, and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about the steak and the fresh ingredients. Will definitely be making this again!

  • Camila Olsonemmerich

    The sun-dried tomato pesto is a game-changer in this salad. It adds so much depth of flavor. I also added some grilled zucchini, which was a great addition.

  • Naomi Thompson

    My family loved this salad! Even my picky eaters enjoyed it. It's definitely going into our regular rotation.

  • Collin Shanahan

    This is a great way to use up leftover steak. I've made it several times, and it's always a hit!

  • Javonte Okuneva

    I'm not a big fan of feta cheese, so I substituted it with goat cheese, and it was delicious! I also used gluten-free pasta to make it gluten-free friendly.

  • Jarod Weber

    This recipe is a lifesaver! So quick and easy to make, and it's packed with flavor. I love that it's healthy too!

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