Description
Big Mac Pasta Salad is a fun and flavorful twist on the classic burger, perfectly encapsulating its iconic taste in a delightful pasta dish. This easy-to-make salad features tender rotini pasta mixed with savory ground beef, crunchy pickles, and fresh vegetables, all brought together with a creamy dressing that mirrors the beloved Big Mac sauce. Ideal for potlucks, picnics, or casual family dinners, this dish is not only satisfying but also a crowd-pleaser that brings smiles to any gathering. Enjoy it as a main course or as a hearty side, making it an all-around favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz rotini pasta
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup chopped dill pickles
- 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp yellow mustard
- 2 tbsp pickle juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool before setting aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef thoroughly, seasoning with salt and pepper. Drain excess fat and let cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled pasta, cooked beef, chopped pickles, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, diced onion, and shredded cheddar cheese.
- For the dressing: Whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, yellow mustard, pickle juice, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and gently toss until evenly coated.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg