Description
Big Mac Pasta Salad is a fun and delicious twist on the classic fast-food favorite. This creamy, flavorful dish combines al dente pasta with ground beef, crunchy pickles, fresh tomatoes, and zesty dressing, delivering that iconic Big Mac taste in every bite. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or cozy nights in front of the TV, this salad is quick to prepare and sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup diced pickles
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp mustard
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni in salted water until al dente. Drain and cool under cold running water.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat and season with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled pasta with cooked beef, pickles, cheese, tomatoes, and onion. Pour dressing over the mixture and toss well to coat.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg