Beef Pastrami and Grapes Pasta Salad

With just five ingredients, you get a fuss-free pasta salad that’s perfect for a light lunch. Serve this too as a refreshing accompaniment for rich, heavy dishes. Give this dish a twist by adding cubed feta cheese and herbs of choice.

Serves 6  Prep Time 15 minutes  Cooking Time 10 minutes

1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
400 grams beef pastrami,
          cut into strips (about 1 1/2 cups)
250 grams red seedless grapes,
         sliced into halves (about 1 1/2 cups)
400 grams bow-tie pasta, cooked according to package directions
 salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

1  In a bowl, toss the olive oil, red wine vinegar, pastrami, grapes, and pasta.

2  Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to a serving bowl. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Photography by Miguel Nacianceno | Food Preparation by Angelica C. Aban | Styling by Rachelle Santos | Props from Rustan’s Department Store (red cocktail napkins)