Steak Pasta Salad with Cherry Tomatoes and Mozzarella
This pasta recipe was extracted from a TikTok cooking video and organized into 9 ingredients with step-by-step instructions.
Ingredients list
pastamediumlunchdinnerday to dayfamilymid range30 to 60min
Pasta
8oz farfalle pasta
Meat
1.20lb strip steak
Vegetables
16oz cherry tomatoes
3oz fresh basil
Dairy
12oz marinated mozzarella balls
Condiments
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil w/ herbs
1/2 lemon
Spices
salt & pepper to taste
Cooking steps
Steak Salad Pasta
Step 1: Cook the Pasta
- Boil water in a pot and add 8oz of farfalle pasta. Cook according to package instructions until al dente.
Step 2: Prepare the Steak
- Season 1.20lb of strip steak with salt and pepper. Grill or pan-sear the steak to your desired doneness. Let it rest before slicing.
Step 3: Halve the Vegetables
- While the steak is cooking, halve 16oz of cherry tomatoes and chop 3oz of fresh basil.
Step 4: Combine Ingredients
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, halved tomatoes, and chopped basil.
Step 5: Add Cheese
- Add 12oz of halved marinated mozzarella balls to the bowl.
Step 6: Dress the Salad
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the juice of 1/2 lemon, 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, and 1/4 cup olive oil with herbs. Pour over the salad and mix well.
Step 7: Slice the Steak
- Slice the rested steak and place it on top of the salad.
Step 8: Serve
- Season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately and enjoy!
