Black and Blue Pasta Salad with Steak

Health score
42%
Black and Blue Pasta Salad with Steak
85 min.
4
317kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your pasta salad game? Introducing the Black and Blue Pasta Salad with Steak, a delightful dish that perfectly balances bold flavors and satisfying textures. This recipe is not just a side dish; it can easily stand alone as a main course, making it a versatile addition to your meal repertoire. With a preparation time of just 85 minutes, you can whip up this delicious salad for lunch, dinner, or any gathering.

The star of this dish is the tender, juicy top round steak, seasoned with garlic pepper and grilled to perfection. Its rich flavor pairs beautifully with the creamy blue cheese dressing and the crunch of French-fried onions, creating a delightful contrast that will tantalize your taste buds. The addition of black beans not only boosts the protein content but also adds a hearty element to the salad, making it both filling and nutritious.

Whether you're hosting a summer barbecue or simply looking for a satisfying meal, this Black and Blue Pasta Salad with Steak is sure to impress. The vibrant colors and enticing aromas will have everyone coming back for seconds. So grab your grill and get ready to enjoy a dish that’s as delicious as it is easy to prepare!

Ingredients

  • box ranch & bacon pasta salad mix betty suddenly salad®
  • 0.5 cup cheese dressing blue
  • 0.5 cup onion red finely chopped
  • 15 oz black beans rinsed drained canned
  • lb top round boneless
  • tablespoon garlic 
  • 0.3 cup cheese crumbles blue
  • serving fried onions 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • grill
  • kitchen thermometer

Directions

  1. Pour pasta (from Suddenly Salad box) into 3-quart saucepan 2/3 full of boiling water. Gently boil uncovered 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. Drain pasta. Rinse with cold water; drain well.
  3. In medium bowl, stir together seasoning (from Suddenly Salad box) and blue cheese dressing.
  4. Add cooked pasta, onion and black beans until well blended. Cover; refrigerate 1 hour.
  5. Meanwhile, heat gas or charcoal grill. Rub steak on both sides with garlic pepper.
  6. Place steak on grill over medium-high heat. Cover grill; cook steak about 6 minutes on each side or until meat thermometer inserted in center of steak reads
  7. °F.
  8. To serve, place pasta salad on large serving platter.
  9. Cut steak into thin slices; arrange over pasta salad.
  10. Sprinkle with blue cheese crumbles.
  11. Garnish with French-fried onions.

Nutrition Facts

Calories317kcal
Protein46.73%
Fat25.76%
Carbs27.51%

Properties

Glycemic Index
21
Glycemic Load
0.65
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
21.29695669594%

Flavonoids

Isorhamnetin
1mg
Kaempferol
0.14mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
4.09mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:316.54kcal
15.83%
Fat:8.91g
13.71%
Saturated Fat:3.82g
23.87%
Carbohydrates:21.42g
7.14%
Net Carbohydrates:13.69g
4.98%
Sugar:1.79g
1.99%
Cholesterol:75.81mg
25.27%
Sodium:872.24mg
37.92%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:36.38g
72.77%
Selenium:39.65µg
56.65%
Vitamin B6:0.9mg
44.87%
Phosphorus:435.76mg
43.58%
Vitamin B3:8.6mg
42.99%
Zinc:6.11mg
40.76%
Fiber:7.73g
30.91%
Vitamin B12:1.7µg
28.4%
Iron:4.52mg
25.09%
Potassium:811.39mg
23.18%
Folate:89.02µg
22.26%
Vitamin B2:0.36mg
21.45%
Vitamin B1:0.28mg
18.56%
Magnesium:72.14mg
18.04%
Copper:0.35mg
17.28%
Manganese:0.32mg
16.18%
Calcium:142.28mg
14.23%
Vitamin B5:1.15mg
11.48%
Vitamin C:5.07mg
6.15%
Vitamin K:3.33µg
3.17%
Vitamin E:0.43mg
2.88%
Vitamin A:72.05IU
1.44%