Roast Beef Pasta Salad

Elevate your salad game with this hearty and flavorful Roast Beef Pasta Salad, a perfect fusion of crisp veggies, tender roast beef, and al dente rotini pasta. This crowd-pleasing dish features vibrant cherry tomatoes, refreshing cucumber, and baby spinach, all tossed in a tangy Dijon mustard dressing infused with red wine vinegar and a touch of honey for balance. Topped with a sprinkle of shredded Parmesan cheese for extra depth, this pasta salad is a quick and versatile meal option ready in just 30 minutes. Serve it chilled for a refreshing lunch or a simple dinner, and enjoy the perfect blend of textures and flavors in every bite. Ideal for meal prep or entertaining, this recipe is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 300 grams rotini pasta
• 200 grams roast beef (thinly sliced)
• 250 grams cherry tomatoes
• 1 large cucumber
• 1 small red onion
• 100 grams baby spinach
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 50 grams Parmesan cheese (shredded)

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the rotini pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool. Set aside.

Step 2

While the pasta is cooking, prepare the vegetables. Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, and thinly slice the red onion.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and baby spinach.

Step 4

Cut the roast beef into bite-sized strips and add them to the salad mixture.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper until emulsified to create the dressing.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring everything is evenly coated.

Step 7

Sprinkle the shredded Parmesan cheese over the top and give it a final toss.

Step 8

Chill the pasta salad in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld nicely.

Step 9

Serve cold and enjoy your Roast Beef Pasta Salad as a delicious and satisfying meal!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1508 grams (1508.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2203

Total Fat 71.20g	91%
Saturated Fat 18.30g	92%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.10g
Cholesterol 143mg	48%
Sodium 4113mg	179%
Total Carbohydrate 275.50g	100%
Dietary Fiber 20.40g	73%
Total Sugars 34.60g
Protein 107.30g	215%

Vitamin D 11IU	53%
Calcium 955mg	73%
Iron 21mg	117%
Potassium 2680mg	57%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 29.5%

Protein: 19.8%

Carbs: 50.7%