Big Mac Pasta Salad
Big Mac Pasta Salad offers a delightful fusion of flavors, combining rotini pasta, lean ground beef, fresh vegetables, and a creamy dressing. Perfect for any gathering!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces rotini pasta
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup dill pickles, roughly chopped
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 2 teaspoons dried onion flakes
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add rotini pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
- Brown the Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks. Drain excess grease and set aside.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, and dried onion flakes until smooth and creamy.
- Combine Ingredients: Add cooled rotini pasta, browned beef, chopped dill pickles, shredded lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, and shredded cheddar cheese into the bowl with dressing. Toss gently until everything is well-coated.
- Chill: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer to an airtight container. Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
- Serve: Scoop generous portions onto plates or into bowls. Optionally garnish with extra pickles or cheese if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg