Description
A fun twist on the classic Big Mac flavors in a delicious pasta salad. This recipe combines the elements of a Big Mac burger into a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for summer gatherings or potlucks.
Ingredients
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For the Salad:
- 1 lb ground beef (cooked and crumbled)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 16 oz box rotini pasta (cooked and drained)
- 2 cups diced cheddar cheese
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 ½ cup diced dill pickles
- ½ cup diced red onions
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
For the Dressing:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sweet pickle relish
- 1 ½ tablespoon yellow mustard
- ½ teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Cook the boxed rotini pasta according to package directions. Rinse pasta under cool water and drain. Set aside.
- Cook the Ground Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat brown and crumble ground beef until cooked through. Drain excess grease and season with ½ teaspoon garlic powder. Set aside.
- Prepare the Dressing: Whisk together the dressing ingredients in a small mixing bowl until well combined.
- Combine and Serve: In a large serving bowl, toss together the pasta, cooked ground beef, mixed dressing, and remaining ingredients until fully mixed. Serve pasta salad warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
- Feel free to customize the salad with your favorite Big Mac toppings.
- For a lighter version, you can use ground turkey or chicken in place of ground beef.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Mixing, Tossing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Big Mac, Pasta Salad, Main Dish, Potluck, Summer, Easy Recipe
