Cajun Beef And Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Cajun Beef And Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 ounces lean flank steak; 2 tablespoons dry red wine; 3/4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, divided; 2 ounces fusilli (corkscrew) pasta, uncooked; 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms; 1/2 cup julienne-sliced green pepper; 2 tablespoons sliced pimiento; 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 3 tablespoons nonfat mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar; Vegetable cooking spray

Servings: persons

6 ounces lean flank steak
2 tablespoons dry red wine
3/4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, divided
2 ounces fusilli (corkscrew) pasta, uncooked
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup julienne-sliced green pepper
2 tablespoons sliced pimiento
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
3 tablespoons nonfat mayonnaise
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
Vegetable cooking spray

1
Trim fat from steak; place steak in a shallow dish. Pour wine over steak, and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning. Cover and marinate steak in refrigerator 1 hour.
2
Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain; rinse with cold water, and drain. Place in a medium bowl. Stir in mushrooms and next 4 ingredients. Combine mayonnaise, vinegar, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning; spoon over pasta mixture, and toss gently. Cover and chill.
3
Remove steak from marinade, and discard marinade. Place steak on rack of a broiler pan coated with cooking spray. Broil 5 1/2 inches from heat (with electric oven door partially opened) 5 minutes on each side or to desired degree of doneness. Cut steak diagonally across grain into 1/4-inch slices; cut slices into 1-inch pieces. Add steak to pasta mixture, and toss gently.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 ounces lean flank steak, 2 tablespoons dry red wine, 3/4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, divided, 2 ounces fusilli (corkscrew) pasta, uncooked, and more.

Yes, Cajun Beef And Pasta Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Cajun Beef And Pasta Salad

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Variations & substitutions

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