Big Mac Pasta Salad
A deliciously fun twist on a classic, this Big Mac Pasta Salad captures all the flavors of a traditional Big Mac burger in a refreshing salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced pickles
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 1/2 cup Thousand Island dressing
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions and then drain.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and brown the ground beef.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, ground beef, lettuce, tomatoes, cheddar cheese, pickles, onions, and dressing.
- Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper; toss to combine.
- Chill for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This salad tastes even better the next day!
- Feel free to add more toppings like bacon or extra cheese.
- For a lighter version, use turkey instead of beef.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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