Description
Big Mac Pasta Salad offers a delicious twist on your favorite fast-food classic, combining the savory flavors of a Big Mac into a refreshing, colorful pasta dish. Perfect for summer barbecues, picnics, or casual dinners, this unique salad is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your craving for comfort food without any guilt. Each bite is bursting with flavor, making it an ideal choice for gatherings or meal prepping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped pickles (sweet or dill)
- 2 cups chopped iceberg lettuce
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp mustard
- 2 tbsp relish
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, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat and let cool.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, and relish.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked pasta, browned beef, cheddar cheese, pickles, lettuce, and onion. Pour dressing over and toss to coat evenly.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 75mg