GRILLED SOUTHWESTERN STEAK SALAD

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Pasta salad loaded with steak, peppers and onions makes both my boyfriend and me happy. Plus, it's versatile! We serve it hot, room temperature or cold. -Yvonne Starlin, Westmoreland, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

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Ingredients

1 beef top sirloin steak (1 inch thick and 3/4 pound)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 poblano peppers, halved and seeded
2 large ears sweet corn, husks removed
1 large sweet onion, cut into 1/2-inch rings
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups uncooked multigrain bow tie pasta
2 large tomatoes
DRESSING:
1/4 cup lime juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

Rub steak with salt, cumin and pepper. Brush poblano peppers, corn and onion with oil. Grill steak, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 6-8 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Grill vegetables, covered, 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender, turning occasionally., Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, cut corn from cob; coarsely chop peppers, onion and tomatoes. Transfer vegetables to a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk lime juice, oil, salt, cumin and pepper until blended; stir in cilantro., Drain pasta; add to vegetable mixture. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Cut steak into thin slices; add to salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 456 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 378mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 30g protein.