Pasta Salad with Steak

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar

• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 3 cups cooked small pasta shells
• 1 boneless beef sirloin steak (1 pound)

Rub Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano

• 2 teaspoons pepper
• 1 teaspoon sugar

Salad Ingredients

• 2/3 cup diced cucumber
• 1/2 cup crumbled blue or feta cheese
• 1/4 cup sliced ripe olives
• 1/4 cup chopped red onion

• 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
• 1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
• Iceberg or romaine lettuce

How to make it  40 minutes

• 1

  Combine the first eight ingredients; set half of the dressing aside. Place pasta in a bowl; add remaining dressing. Toss to coat; cover and refrigerate.
• 2

  Pierce steak with a fork. Combine rub ingredients; rub over steak. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes. Grill steak, uncovered, over medium heat for 9-10 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a meat thermometer should read 145° F; medium, 160° F; well-done, 170° F). Let stand for 10 minutes.
• 3

  Meanwhile, add cucumber, cheese, olives, onion, parsley and pimientos to pasta; mix well. Spoon onto a lettuce-lined platter. Slice steak and arrange over salad. Serve with reserved dressing.