Greek Steak Pasta Salad

Recipe Collection: Dinner

Greek Steak Pasta Salad, a vibrant blend of flavors that combines tender rib-eye steak with fresh spinach and tangy feta cheese. This non-vegetarian dish is perfect for those seeking a hearty meal while accommodating gluten and dairy allergies. Enjoy the rich, savory taste of this Greek-inspired cuisine, ideal for lunch or dinner.

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Overview

This quick Greek pasta salad with steak is a fast, unique, and healthy meal that will liven up your taste buds! Perfect for a delightful dinner, it combines the rich flavors of rib-eye steak with the freshness of spinach and the tanginess of feta cheese.

Diet Type

Non-Vegetarian

Allergies

Dairy, Gluten, Soy

Cuisine

Greek

Serving Size: 4

Cooking Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

• 8 Ounces (oz) whole wheat penne pasta
• 2 Tablespoons (tbsp) extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 Tablespoons (tbsp) unsalted butter, divided
• 1 Pound (lb) beef rib-eye steak
• 0.25 Cups shallots, minced
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) garlic, minced
• 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) soy sauce
• 1 Cup fresh spinach, torn
• 0.5 Cups sun-dried tomato pesto
• 0.5 Cups black olives, sliced
• 0.5 Cups feta cheese, crumbled
• 3 Tablespoons (tbsp) sunflower kernels
• 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) parsley, minced
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) basil, minced

Steps

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain, toss with olive oil, and keep warm.
2. Meanwhile, melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the rib-eye steak and sear on both sides until rosy-pink in the center, about 7 to 10 minutes depending on thickness. Transfer the steak to a cutting board and cut into bite-sized pieces.
3. Melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter in the same skillet. Add shallots and garlic; cook until fragrant, about 5 to 10 seconds. Return the steak to the skillet and cook to the desired doneness, about 5 minutes more. Stir in soy sauce and cook until evaporated, about 3 to 5 seconds.
4. Off heat, stir in spinach, pesto, olives, feta cheese, sunflower kernels, parsley, and basil. Transfer to a large bowl. Add the pasta, toss, and serve.

Enjoy this flavorful and satisfying Greek pasta salad with steak as a refreshing meal option!