STEAK FAJITA PASTA SALAD

STEAK FAJITA PASTA SALAD

A fajita steak and perfectly cooked vegetables, pasta and garnished with a superb vinaigrette that brings together all the flavors of this Fajita pasta salad.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 pound flank steak
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 red onion, sliced
• 16 ounces bow tie pasta, cooked
• 1 English cucumber, sliced
• 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 3 bell peppers, (red, yellow, and green peppers) sliced
• 1 cup pickled jalapenos
• 2.25 ounces sliced black olives
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved

ZESTY DRESSING

• 2 teaspoons honey
• 4 tablespoons lime juice
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup cilantro, finely diced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

INSTRUCTIONS

First, In a small bowl combine all of the dressing ingredients and set aside while you prepare the rest of the dish.

Then, Mix 3 tablespoons olive oil, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl.

Divide in half and add 1/2 of the marinade to a resealable bag. Add steak to bag and rub the marinade into it. Place bag in the refrigerator and marinate for 1-3 hours.

Add a 1 tablespoon of oil to a large skillet along with the sliced onion. Cook over medium-high for 2-3 minutes until the onion begins to soften.

Add bell peppers and the remaining marinade to the onions and continue to cook until vegetables are tender.

Set vegetables aside and add remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the skillet. 

Remove steak from fridge and place in hot pan. Cook until meat reaches the desired level of doneness, approximately 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare.

Once the steak is cooked set aside and let rest for 10 minutes then slice into thin strips.

Add steak, peppers, onion, cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, and jalapenos to a large bowl of cooked pasta. Toss to combine.

Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to coat.

Happy Cooking Time.