Beef, Pasta & Artichoke Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette

Cut: Top Sirloin Steak
Preparation Time: 10 Minutes
Refrigerate Time: 2 Hours
Cook Time: 30 Minutes

Main Ingredients:

 1 boneless beef top sirloin steak, cut 1 inch thick (about 1-1/2 pounds)
 4 cups uncooked tri-colored corkscrew pasta, cooked
 1 can (14 ounces) quartered artichoke hearts, drained
 1 large red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
 1 cup small pitted ripe olives (optional)
 2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil
 1/2 cup prepared balsamic vinaigrette

Directions:
  1. Place beef steak on rack in broiler pan so surface of beef is 3 to 4 inches from heat. Broil 16 to 21 minutes for medium rare to medium doneness, turning once. Remove; let stand 10 minutes. Cut steak lengthwise in half, then crosswise into thin slices.
  2. Combine beef, pasta, artichoke hearts, bell pepper, olives and basil in large bowl. Add vinaigrette; toss. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours. Makes 8 servings.
    Recipe Notes:

    Nutrition information per serving: 348 calories; 8 g fat (2 g saturated fat; 2 g monounsaturated fat); 37 mg cholesterol; 511 mg sodium; 40 g carbohydrate; 4.0 g fiber; 27 g protein; 8.9 mg niacin; 0.5 mg vitamin B6; 1.1 mcg vitamin B12; 3.2 mg iron; 22.9 mcg selenium; 4.0 mg zinc.

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