Description
This pasta salad combines the flavors of a Big Mac in a creamy and delightful dish, perfect for family gatherings and barbecues.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb elbow macaroni or rotini
- 1 lb ground beef, cooked
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1 tbsp mustard
- 1 cup diced pickles
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 2 cups chopped lettuce
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley or dill
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil water in a large pot, add salt and pasta, and cook until al dente. Drain and rinse.
- Prepare the Ground Beef: Brown beef in a skillet; season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Drain excess fat and let cool.
- Mix the Dressing: In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, and mustard; whisk until smooth.
- Combine the Ingredients: Mix cooled pasta, ground beef, diced pickles, shredded cheese, chopped onions, and lettuce into the dressing.
- Add Fresh Herbs: Toss in chopped parsley or dill.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.
Notes
For a healthier option, substitute ground beef with turkey or a plant-based protein. Greek yogurt can replace mayonnaise.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Chilling, Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Big Mac, pasta salad, creamy salad, barbecue, crowd-pleaser