This pasta salad will power you through your day thanks to the steak and mozzarella providing a big punch of protein – and the classic combo of balsamic dressing, juice tomatoes, and basil will have you coming back for seconds.

Quick Info

⏱️ 40 min • 🍽️ 4 servings • ⭐ 92%

Tags

[Dinner] • [Lunch] • [Under 45 Minutes] • [Under 1 Hour] • [High-Protein] • [Meal]

Ingredients

• ½ tablespoon olive oil
• 2 pounds RumbaⓇ Flank Steak
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• ⅛ cup Wellsley FarmsⓇ Balsamic Vinegar
• ⅛ cup olive oil
• 1 tablespoon minced shallot
• 1½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 10 ounces grape tomatoes, halved
• ½ pound BarillaⓇ Penne, cooked and cooled
• 1 (8-ounce) tub BelGioiosoⓇ Fresh Mozzarella Pearls
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• Basil leaves, for garnish

Instructions Preview

1. Make the steak: Place a cast iron skillet …
2. Make the dressing. In a small bowl, add th…
3. Make the pasta salad: In a large bowl, com…

…and 2 more steps

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Recipe by: BJ's Wholesale • From: Tasty