Pesto Pasta Salad
I call this a pasta because I enjoyed it cold, having made it with leftover flank steak from last night. I had a huge bunch of cilantro in the fridge (my favorite herb, ever!) so I decided to make a bright, lemony pesto with it. Whether you eat this warm or cold, it's definitely a winner!
I call this a pasta because I enjoyed it cold, having made it with leftover flank steak from last night. I had a huge bunch of cilantro in the fridge (my favorite herb, ever!) so I decided to make a bright, lemony pesto with it. Whether you eat this warm or cold, it's definitely a winner!
Ready in: 20 minutes
Serves: 2
You'll Need:
3 oz. whole wheat pasta
2 cups fresh cilantro
1/4 cup toasted walnuts
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
4-6 oz cooked flank steak, cut into strips
1 plum tomato, chopped
Here's How:
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. To make the pesto, add the cilantro, walnuts, red pepper flakes, lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper to a food processor and process until finely ground.
3. Add the pasta, pesto, flank steak and tomato to a large bowl and toss until well combined. Divide into two bowls and enjoy.
Notes:
You can substitute cooked shrimp, chicken breast or your favorite protein for the steak, or enjoy it as a vegetarian dish.
Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and a little extra olive oil for even more flavor.
Serves: 2
You'll Need:
3 oz. whole wheat pasta
2 cups fresh cilantro
1/4 cup toasted walnuts
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
4-6 oz cooked flank steak, cut into strips
1 plum tomato, chopped
Here's How:
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. To make the pesto, add the cilantro, walnuts, red pepper flakes, lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper to a food processor and process until finely ground.
3. Add the pasta, pesto, flank steak and tomato to a large bowl and toss until well combined. Divide into two bowls and enjoy.
Notes:
You can substitute cooked shrimp, chicken breast or your favorite protein for the steak, or enjoy it as a vegetarian dish.
Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and a little extra olive oil for even more flavor.
