Description
Big Mac Pasta Salad is a delicious and innovative twist on the classic burger, delivering all the flavors you love in a fun pasta form. This savory dish features tender rotini pasta tossed with seasoned ground beef, crunchy dill pickles, and fresh vegetables, all enveloped in a creamy dressing reminiscent of the iconic Big Mac sauce. Ideal for picnics, potlucks, or family dinners, this pasta salad is not only quick to prepare but also highly customizable, making it a crowd-pleaser for all ages. Enjoy it as a main course or side dish—either way, it’s sure to impress your guests!
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
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta 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. Season with salt and pepper. Cool completely.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled pasta, cooked beef, pickles, lettuce, tomatoes, onion, and cheddar cheese.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, pickle juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently until evenly coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Give the salad a gentle toss before serving and garnish with extra lettuce or pickles if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course/Salad
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg