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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Recipe Information
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)
Instructions
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.
While the pasta is cooking, prepare the vegetables. Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, and thinly slice the red onion.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and baby spinach.
Cut the roast beef into bite-sized strips and add them to the salad mixture.
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.
Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring everything is evenly coated.
Sprinkle the shredded Parmesan cheese over the top and give it a final toss.
Chill the pasta salad in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld nicely.
Serve cold and enjoy your Roast Beef Pasta Salad as a delicious and satisfying meal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
361 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.6 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.6 g | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 38 mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 975 mg | 42% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 32.6 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.7 g | ||
| Protein | 20.9 g | 42% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 212 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 490 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
