Given that you didn't ever cross the navaid, you haven't really commenced the approach from the IAF, or from within the +/- 30 degree sector for commencing the outbound leg. The only way I can see it's legal is if it's a VOR/DME approach with an IAF defined by VOR/DME on the inbound leg.
Also noting the earlier posts in the thread, there are no shortcuts in IFR flying. Sure, you can make it more efficient, but sticking to the rules and doing it efficiently is all part of the fun.