Description
A hearty pasta salad inspired by the flavors of a Big Mac, combining ground beef, crisp vegetables, and a tangy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz (454 g) rotini pasta
- 1 lb (454 g) 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
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp yellow mustard
- 2 tbsp pickle juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions, then drain and let cool.
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet, seasoning with salt and pepper. Drain excess fat and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the pasta, ground beef, pickles, lettuce, tomatoes, onion, and cheese.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, pickle juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss until evenly coated.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- For extra crunch, add more lettuce just before serving.
- Adjust mustard and pickle juice to taste for a stronger or milder flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pasta Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Big Mac pasta salad, ground beef pasta salad, easy pasta salad