Beef Pasta Salad with Tangy Herb Dressing
Make more of a hanger, sirloin or rump steak by slicing it into strips and using it in this delicious pasta salad.
prep time
15 mins
cook time
10 minutes
serves
4 people
Based on a 2cm thick steak
To Cook Rare: 2½ minutes on each side
To Cook Medium: 4 minutes on each side
To Cook Well Done: 6 minutes on each side
Ingredients
- 450g lean hanger, sirloin or rump steaks
- 175g dried pasta shapes
- 175g French beans, trimmed
- 2 spring onions, finely chopped
- 50g sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and roughly chopped
- 1tablespoon olive oil
For the Tangy Herb Dressing:
- 1 large handful freshly chopped coriander
- 1 small handful freshly chopped chives
- 1 garlic clove, peeled and finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
Method
- Cook the pasta according to the packet instructions. During the last 2-3 minutes of the cooking time, add the beans then drain with the pasta and cool. Transfer to a large bowl and add the spring onions and sun-dried tomatoes.
- Meanwhile, prepare the herb dressing; place all the ingredients into a screw-topped jar, shake well and set aside.
- Place the steaks on a chopping board, season on both sides and brush with the oil. Cook on a prepared barbecue or under a preheated moderate grill according to your preference. Transfer to a warm plate and leave to rest for 5 minutes.
- Slice the steaks diagonally and toss the strips in the salad with any meat juices from the plate. Shake the herb dressing, spoon over the salad and serve warm.
