Description
Big Mac Pasta Salad is a delightful twist on the classic burger, transforming its iconic flavors into a refreshing pasta dish. This creamy salad combines tender rotini pasta with seasoned ground beef, crunchy pickles, fresh lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and a zesty dressing that ties it all together. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or family gatherings, this crowd-pleaser is not only easy to make but also customizable to suit your taste. Each bite delivers a satisfying burst of flavor that evokes the nostalgia of your favorite burger in a convenient and shareable form.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz rotini pasta
- 1 lb ground beef
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup chopped dill pickles
- 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp yellow mustard
- 2 tbsp pickle juice
Instructions
- Cook rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water; set aside to cool.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef until fully cooked, breaking it into small crumbles. Season with salt and pepper, then drain excess fat and let cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled pasta, cooked ground beef, chopped pickles, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and diced onion.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, yellow mustard, pickle juice, and additional salt and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and gently toss until evenly coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to blend flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 62mg