Description
A cozy twist on a classic favorite, this Big Mac Pasta Salad combines chewy pasta, savory ground beef, crisp lettuce, and tangy dressing for a delightful dish perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta (e.g., rotini or penne)
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced pickles
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (e.g., cheddar or American)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons mustard
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions, then drain and let cool.
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked, then drain any excess fat.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cooked beef, lettuce, pickles, and cheese.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, white vinegar, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss until evenly coated.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
This salad gets better with time! Feel free to make it a day ahead and store it in the fridge. The flavors will deepen, making it even more delicious.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 80mg