Description
A delicious pasta salad that combines the flavors of a Big Mac with the ease of a classic salad, perfect for weeknights and potlucks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (cooked and drained)
- 1 lb ground beef (cooked and crumbled)
- 1 cup lettuce (shredded)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/2 cup pickles (chopped)
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine the cooked pasta, ground beef, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and cheddar in a large bowl.
- Mix the mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mix.
- Toss gently until everything is coated.
- Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a healthier twist, swap half the mayonnaise for Greek yogurt and add whole grain pasta or diced bell peppers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: pasta salad, Big Mac, quick meal, potluck, easy dinner