Description
Big Mac Pasta Salad brings the iconic flavors of your favorite burger into a refreshing, crowd-pleasing dish. This salad features tender elbow macaroni coated in a creamy dressing, complemented by savory ground beef, crunchy pickles, and fresh veggies. Perfect for summer barbecues or quick weeknight dinners, this vibrant salad is sure to become a favorite at any gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 pound lean ground beef or turkey
- 2 cups shredded romaine lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup chopped dill pickles
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook macaroni in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and cool under cold water.
- In a skillet, brown the ground meat until fully cooked. Drain excess fat and let cool.
- Chop lettuce, dice tomatoes, and slice pickles.
- Mix mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, salt, and pepper in a bowl until smooth.
- Combine cooked pasta, meat, veggies, cheese, and dressing in a large bowl; toss gently.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg