Steak and Tortellini Salad
A hearty salad combining grilled steak, cheese tortellini, crisp romaine, and a creamy pesto-buttermilk dressing.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 package tortellini
- 4 lb top sirloin (or your favorite meat)
- romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese
- 3 tbsp pesto adjust for taste
Instructions
- Marinate the steak overnight in your preferred marinade, covering it and refrigerating until ready to cook.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the tortellini according to package directions; drain and set aside to cool slightly.
- Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the marinated sirloin to your desired doneness, then rest a few minutes and slice into bite-sized pieces.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, mayonnaise, sour cream, Parmesan, and pesto until smooth to make the dressing; taste and adjust pesto as needed.
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped romaine and cooked tortellini. Add the sliced steak on top, then drizzle with the dressing and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Equipment
- Large Pot
- Grill or Grill Pan
- Cutting Board
- Knife
- Large Bowl
- Small Bowl
- Tongs
Notes
- Marinate the steak overnight for best flavor.
- Use store-bought pesto or homemade to taste.
- Allow grilled steak to rest before slicing.
- Cook tortellini just until tender to avoid becoming mushy.