Description
Big Mac Pasta Salad is a fun and flavorful twist on the beloved fast-food classic. This creamy pasta dish combines crunchy lettuce, zesty pickles, and savory ground beef, creating an easy yet delightful meal perfect for summer gatherings or cozy nights in. Whip it up quickly, and watch as it becomes a crowd favorite that keeps everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
- 1 cup sliced dill pickles
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tbsp mustard
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta in boiling salted water until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef (6-8 minutes) and drain excess grease.
- In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, onion powder, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
- Add cooled pasta, cooked beef, shredded lettuce, pickles, and cheese to the dressing; gently fold until well combined.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 65mg