Description
Big Mac Pasta Salad is a fun, refreshing twist on the classic Big Mac, combining all your favorite flavors into a vibrant pasta dish. This salad features rotini pasta tossed with seasoned ground beef, crunchy lettuce, tangy pickles, and sharp cheddar, all drizzled with a creamy dressing reminiscent of the iconic sauce. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or weeknight dinners, this dish will have everyone asking for the recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 cups iceberg lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup dill pickles, chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned (about 5-7 minutes). Drain excess grease.
- Chop lettuce, pickles, and red onion; combine with shredded cheddar in a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Add cooled pasta and cooked beef to the vegetable mixture. Pour dressing over everything and toss gently until fully coated.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for an hour to enhance flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Customize your salad by adding extra veggies like bell peppers or cherry tomatoes. For meal prep, store dressing separately to prevent sogginess.