Description
A delicious twist on the classic Big Mac, this pasta salad combines all the flavors of a Big Mac in a refreshing and easy-to-make dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup dill pickles, chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool. Set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook until the beef is browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cooked beef, cherry tomatoes, shredded lettuce, dill pickles, and cheddar cheese.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss until everything is well coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Serve chilled.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute ground turkey for beef and Greek yogurt for mayonnaise.
- For added crunch, toss in some crushed potato chips just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing and Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg