Greek-Style Steak Pasta Salad
Greek-Style Steak Pasta Salad layers tender seared rib-eye with chewy whole wheat penne, briny olives, and creamy feta, all coated in a lush sun-dried tomato pesto. Fresh spinach and herbs brighten each bite, while sunflower kernels add a pleasant crunch. Serve it warm or at room temperature for a satisfying lunch or a casual weeknight dinner.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Greek-Style Steak Pasta Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 4 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 51 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 19
- Heart Health
- 71
- Metabolic
- 30
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 36
- Performance
- 33
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly firm, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain, toss with olive oil, and keep warm.
- 2
Meanwhile, melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the rib-eye and sear on both sides until rosy-pink in the center, 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 butter in the same skillet. Add the shallots and garlic and cook until fragrant, 5 to 10 seconds. Return the steak to the skillet and cook to your desired doneness, about 5 minutes more. Stir in the soy sauce and cook until it evaporates, 3 to 5 seconds.
- 4
Off the heat, stir in the spinach, pesto, olives, feta cheese, sunflower kernels, parsley, and basil; transfer to a large bowl. Add the pasta, toss, and serve.
- Calories 667.91 kcal High 33%
- Protein 34.54 g Good Source 69%
- Carbohydrate 29.34 g 11%
- Total Fat 46.38 g High 59%
- Saturated Fat 13.24 g High 66%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 97.05 mg High 32%
- Sodium 1029.81 mg High 45%
- Dietary Fiber 3.77 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 1.98 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 188.7 mg Moderate 15%
- Iron 5.46 mg Good Source 30%
- Potassium 640.1 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin A 46.57 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 3.77 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Greek Style Steak Pasta Salad is a Greek dinner recipe made with 14 ingredients. It takes about 35 mins, serves 4, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Butter, Chopped Spinach, Crumbled Feta Cheese, and Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 667.91 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Greek-Style Steak Pasta Salad?
- It is a Greek salad recipe made with 14 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Greek-Style Steak Pasta Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Chopped Spinach, Crumbled Feta Cheese, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Fresh Basil. The full list of 14 is above.
- What goes well with Greek-Style Steak Pasta Salad?
- Explore these Greek side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Greek-Style Steak Pasta Salad?
- About 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 667.91 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Greek-Style Steak Pasta Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Greek-Style Steak Pasta Salad healthy?
- Greek-Style Steak Pasta Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 667.91 calories and 34.54 g of protein, or 69% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1029.81 mg (45% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 13.24 g (66% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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