Description
This Steak Pasta Salad is a hearty and flavorful pasta salad loaded with tender steak, crisp asparagus, smoky bacon, and freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano tossed in a creamy dressing. Perfect for summer cookouts, meal prep lunches, potlucks, or an easy family dinner, this satisfying salad delivers steakhouse-inspired flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz bite-sized pasta (fusilli, lumaconi, or shell pasta)
- 15–18 asparagus spears, chopped into 1–1½-inch pieces
- 1 cup cooked steak, well-seasoned and cut into bite-sized pieces
- ½ cup cooked bacon, chopped
- ⅓ cup shredded Parmigiano Reggiano
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Montreal steak seasoning (optional, if steak is not already seasoned)
- Fresh cracked black pepper, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water. Set aside to cool and dry slightly.
- Steam the asparagus for 3–5 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp. Transfer to a plate and allow to cool completely.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, and apple cider vinegar. Add steak seasoning if needed.
- Place the cooled pasta in a large mixing bowl and toss with the dressing until evenly coated.
- Add the steak, bacon, asparagus, and Parmigiano Reggiano.
- Toss gently until everything is well combined.
- Garnish with freshly cracked black pepper and serve immediately.
Notes
- Leftover grilled steak works perfectly in this recipe.
- Allow the pasta to dry slightly after rinsing to prevent a watery dressing.
- For extra flavor, chill the salad for 15–30 minutes before serving.
- If your steak is already heavily seasoned, omit the additional steak seasoning.
- Greek yogurt can be substituted for sour cream for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad , Lunch
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 485 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 640 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 72 mg