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Penne Pasta Salad with Steak, Dijon and Arugula

April 8, 2014 by hipfoodiemom 11 Comments

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Penne Pasta Salad with Steak, Dijon and Arugula! So delicious and filling! We hope you give this recipe a try!

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I could tell the troops were getting restless. Especially the big one. My husband.

I had been serving lots of salads and vegetarian dishes and he was getting pissed. There was even talk of staging a coup and trying to get rid of Meatless Mondays. He was even trying to get the kids on board.

What?!

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There was grumbling at the table. In front of the kids. I get it. You want MEAT more often. I get it.  But we have to present a united front. Especially in front of the kids and especially when it comes to dinner time because I’ll be damned if everyone starts complaining about what’s for dinner.

So, what’s a girl to do?

steak

I gave in.

But under one condition. That moving forward there would be no more complaining in front of the kids. So, sure I’ll give you some meat and some pasta . .  but I’m going to add some salad in there.

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This dish was truly delicious. Perfect for dinner, or even a packed lunch (adding the dressing and mixing it together right before eating it) to take to the office, this Penne Salad is dangerous because you’ll want to devour the entire thing within seconds. The tanginess from the dressing (due to my beloved dijon mustard) paired with the peppery arugula and the perfectly cooked al dente pasta with the steak is heaven!

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I used one of our favorite dry rubs on the steak and just cooked it on the stove in my cast iron skillet. Heat 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil over medium heat. Cook steak for about 5- 7 minutes per side, depending on how thick your steak is. Remove from the pan and let it rest for about 5 minutes before slicing.

steak cut on board

Toss your homemade dressing, the cooked penne pasta and add the arugula and steak and toss some more. (See recipe card below for FULL RECIPE and instructions.)

penne pasta salad prep

Serve and enjoy!

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Penne Salad with Beef, Dijon and Arugula

If you have time, using your dry rub, season your steak beforehand (on both sides) and leave in the refrigerator, covered with plastic wrap, for at least an hour.
Prep Time30 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time50 minutes mins
Course: Main
Cuisine: American
Keyword: how to cook steak in oven, penne, penne pasta, penne with arugula, steak
Servings: 4
Author: Hip Foodie Mom

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. New York strip steak, flank steak or Ribeye steak
  • 2 tablespoons herbs de Provence plus garlic OR your favorite dry rub
  • 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil plus 3 tablespoons
  • 1 pound penne pasta
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
  • 2 to 3 cups fresh arugula or spring greens mix

Instructions

  • Season the steak with your dry rub (or salt and freshly ground black pepper, herbs de Provence, and minced garlic). In a skillet, heat 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil over medium heat. Cook your steak for about 5-7 minutes per side, depending on the thickness of the steak. Remove from the pan and let rest for about 5 minutes, before slicing. Set aside. (To see my "How to Cook A Steak in the Oven" Method, click the link below.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the penne pasta and cook to al dente, stirring occasionally, for about 9 to 12 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, your fresh herbs, and 3/4 cup olive oil. In a separate, large bowl toss the pasta with half of the salad dressing. Add the arugula and steak, more dressing, and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper if needed. Toss together one last time and serve immediately. Enjoy!

Notes

"How to Cook A Steak in the Oven" Method, click here.

Recipe from Giada and The Food Network.

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So, now my meat loving family is happy. And I have arugula, so I’m happy too. Everyone wins.

Enjoy!

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  1. laurasmess

    April 8, 2014 at 1:51 am

    Men and their meat! This is like deja vu to me Alice! Love your meal of ‘compromise’, still plenty of green leafy veg and lean seasoned steak. Beautiful, particularly with the seasoned mustard! Aaron would devour this and ask for more… and then I’d hand him a bowl of kale, bwahahaha! xx

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    • hipfoodiemom

      April 8, 2014 at 6:08 am

      Haha, thank you Laura! This one seemed to go over well. 🙂

      Reply
  2. cheri

    April 8, 2014 at 5:36 am

    Lovely meal! sometimes it is hard trying to please the masses at dinnertime, but this looks like it has something for everyone.

    Reply
    • hipfoodiemom

      April 8, 2014 at 6:09 am

      Thank you, Cheri!! Yes, it does! And although my oldest daughter picked out her arugula, it was okay. 🙂

      Reply
  3. Erin | The Law Student's Wife

    April 8, 2014 at 8:17 am

    Laughed so hard when I read this, because Ben gets the same way if we go too long without meat (and while he does vegetarian, salad NEVER counts as dinner). This looks like the perfect compromise, and I love all the mustard in here too!
    PS. YES! So happy to have met you. Local cheese/coffee/glass of wine meet up must happen!

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    • hipfoodiemom

      April 8, 2014 at 3:34 pm

      Hey Erin! haha, men!! I’m emailing you back now! 🙂

      Reply
  4. What Jessica Baked Next

    April 8, 2014 at 1:09 pm

    This looks divine, love the flavours! 🙂

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    • hipfoodiemom

      April 8, 2014 at 3:34 pm

      Thanks so much, Jessica!

      Reply
  5. David @ CookingChat

    April 27, 2014 at 5:45 am

    This looks great! I can imagine enjoying this with a nice zin perhaps. Thanks for hosting today’s Sunday Supper. Thought I’d check out some of your other recipes while here–yum!

    Reply
  6. Breanna

    November 12, 2019 at 9:09 pm

    4 stars
    Nice, easy recipe! Thanks
    I sautéed some red onion and green peppers second time around – good addition!

    Reply

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