Beef and Vegetable Pasta Salad

This Beef and Vegetable Pasta Salad is a hearty and colorful dish that's perfect for a light lunch or dinner. Tossed with a tangy dressing, it's a satisfying blend of flavors and textures that everyone will love.

Ingredients

• Pasta (fusilli or rotini) - 150 grams
• Cooked lean beef (chopped) - 100 grams
• Cherry tomatoes (halved) - 100 grams
• Cucumber (diced) - 100 grams
• Bell pepper (diced) - 100 grams
• Red onion (finely chopped) - 50 grams
• Fresh parsley (chopped) - 2 tablespoons
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Red wine vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Dijon mustard - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon

Steps

1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, chopped beef, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and parsley.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
4. Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetable mixture, tossing gently to combine and coat evenly.
5. Let the salad sit for about 10 minutes at room temperature to allow the flavors to meld before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 25 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 50 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from the beef which supports muscle growth and repair.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals from the fresh vegetables which promote overall health.

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