*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                        Pepper Steak Pasta Salad

Recipe By     : Healty Choices - Canadian Diabetes Association (1992)
Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Beef                             Diabetic
               Salads                           Theme Week
               Vegetables

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  1      tablespoon    olive oil
  1      tablespoon    red wine vinegar
  1      tablespoon    beef stock
  2      cloves        garlic -- minced
                       pepper -- to taste
  1 1/2  pounds        round steak -- *1
  2      cups          rotini noodles
    1/2  cup           cauliflower florets
    1/2  cup           broccoli florets
  2      medium        carrots -- julienned
    1/2  medium        green pepper -- julienned
    1/2  medium        red pepper -- julienned
  2      each          green onions -- thinly sliced
  1      cup           light Italian salad dressing -- *2
    1/2  teaspoon      salt
                       Parmesan cheese -- , grated

* 1 or sirloin tip steak
* 2 or light Caesar-style salad dressing (Renee in Canada/ Kraft in U.S
-
in jars not bottles)

In shallow baking dish, combine oil, vinegar, beef stock, garlic, and
pepper to taste.  Pierce steak at regular intervals with fork; add to
marinade and turn to coat.  Cover and refrigerate to marinate for 8
hours
or overnight, turning occasionally.

Remove steak from marinade.  Broil for 4-5 minutes per side for
medium-rare.  Cut in very thin slices diagonally across the grain.

Meanwhile, cook pasta in boiling water until tender butg still firmm;
drain and rinse in cold water.  Blanch cauliflower, broccoli and
carrots;
cool immediately in ice water and pat dry.

In large bowl, combine steak, pasta, cauliflower, brocolli, carrots, red
and green peppers, onions, salad dressing, salt, and pepper to taste.
Let
stand for 1 hourto blend flavours.  Garnish with Parmesan cheese, if
desired.

Makes 6 servings, each approximately 7 ounces.


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NOTES : Each Serving 1/6th of recipes about 7 ounces:
      3-1/2 Protein Choices, 1 Starch Choice, 1 Fruits & Vegetable
      Choice




      Healthy Choices - ISBN 0-7715-9163-2