Description
Smoked Beef Parmesan Pasta Salad is a crowd-pleasing, creamy pasta side that blends al dente noodles with smoky smoked beef, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and a rich parmesan-yogurt dressing. Ready in 15 minutes, this easy summer recipe delivers bold flavor, protein, and fresh vegetables, making it perfect for picnics, barbecues, or quick weeknight meals. Perfect for gatherings, it adds a tasty twist to any spread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
- 1 cup smoked beef
- cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- halved
- 1 cup cucumber
- diced
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- grated
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- chopped
- 1 tablespoon garlic
- minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions, drain, and rinse with cold water.
- In a large bowl combine pasta, smoked beef, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and parmesan cheese.
- In a separate bowl whisk mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour dressing over pasta mixture and toss to combine.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version
- use low‑fat mayonnaise. Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat. The salad can be made a day ahead for deeper flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
Keywords: Smoked Beef Parmesan Pasta Salad, easy pasta salad, summer side dish, smoked beef recipes, parmesan pasta salad, quick pasta salad, picnic recipes, BBQ side dishes, creamy pasta salad