Description
Enjoy a delicious and refreshing Grilled Steak and Chimichurri Pasta Salad, perfect for summer barbecues or a quick weeknight dinner. This protein-packed salad combines the heartiness of steak with the zesty flavor of chimichurri.#GrilledSteak #ChimichurriPastaSalad #SummerBarbecueRecipe #QuickDinner #ProteinPackedSalad #RefreshingTangySalad #HeartyMeal #WeeknightDinner
Ingredients
- 1 lb flank steak
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Chimichurri Sauce:
- 1 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
Prepare the Steak: Season the flank steak with salt and pepper. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the steak for 4-5 minutes per side or until it reaches desired doneness. Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.
Cook the Pasta: To cook the pasta, according to the instructions on the package. rotini pasta in a big pot of boiling salted water. To cease cooking, drain and rinse with cold water. Put aside.
To prepare the chimichurri sauce, chop the parsley, cilantro, olive oil,In a medium-sized bowl, combine red wine vinegar, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. To blend, thoroughly mix.
Prepare the Salad: In a large basin, mix together cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and feta cheese. Pour the chimichurri sauce over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
Serve: Place the sliced steak on top of the pasta salad. Garnish with additional chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
- Add additional red pepper flakes for an even hotter kick. to the chimichurri sauce.
- You can substitute the flank steak with skirt steak or sirloin if preferred.
- You may serve this salad warm or cold, making it versatile for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad, Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Mixing
- Cuisine: Argentinian, American
Keywords: grilled steak, chimichurri pasta salad, summer barbecue recipe, quick dinner, protein-packed salad, refreshing tangy salad, hearty meal, weeknight dinner.