Big Mac Pasta Salad
Big Mac Pasta Salad is a delicious twist on the iconic burger, combining the flavors you love in a refreshing pasta dish. This vibrant salad features al dente elbow macaroni, seasoned ground beef, crisp lettuce, tangy pickles, and juicy tomatoes all enveloped in a creamy dressing. Perfect for summer parties or weeknight dinners, this dish is sure to impress family and friends alike!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- ½ cup sliced pickles
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 3 tablespoons ketchup
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat until fully cooked. Drain excess grease and let cool.
- Chop the tomatoes and slice the pickles while the pasta and beef cool.
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Combine cooked macaroni, beef, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and dressing in a large bowl. Toss well to coat.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 55mg