Description
A refreshing pasta salad that combines the bold flavors of a Big Mac with pasta, perfect for potlucks and weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces rotini or farfalle pasta
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 3 cups chopped iceberg or romaine lettuce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced dill pickles
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon salt (for pasta water)
Instructions
- Cook pasta in boiling salted water for 8-10 minutes until al dente.
- While pasta cooks, brown ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 160°F and no pink remains; drain excess fat.
- In a bowl, mix dressing ingredients: mayonnaise, ketchup, sweet pickle relish, yellow mustard, and white vinegar; taste and adjust as needed.
- Rinse the cooked pasta under cold water, then combine with lettuce, shredded cheddar, diced pickles, chopped onion, and warm beef.
- Chill the mixture for 30–60 minutes, then toss again before serving.
Notes
Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for 3–4 days. Do not freeze; however, cooked seasoned ground beef can be frozen separately.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling and mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg