Description
Smoked Beef Parmesan Pasta Salad is a vibrant, easy‑to‑make side that blends al dente pasta with smoky smoked beef, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and sharp Parmesan cheese, all tossed in a bright olive oil and grape juice vinaigrette. Perfect for summer picnics, BBQs, or quick weeknight meals, this dish offers a balanced mix of protein and fresh vegetables, ready in under 30 minutes and ideal for serving six hungry guests. Pair it with crusty bread and a crisp salad for a complete meal
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
- 1 cup cooked smoked beef, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons grape juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl combine cooked pasta, smoked beef, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and Parmesan cheese.
- Whisk together olive oil, grape juice, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- Pour dressing over pasta mixture and toss to coat evenly.
- Fold in fresh basil gently.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor
- toast the basil briefly before adding. Adjust salt based on the saltiness of the smoked beef.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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