Big Mac Pasta Salad
Big Mac Pasta Salad combines the delicious flavors of a classic Big Mac with the ease and freshness of a pasta salad, making it a perfect dish for potlucks and quick family dinners.
Ingredients
Pasta and Meat
- 8 ounces rotini pasta Cook according to package instructions.
- 1 pound ground beef Brown in a skillet until fully cooked.
Vegetables and Cheese
- 1 cup chopped lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup diced pickles
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Dressing
- 1 cup Thousand Island dressing Can be substituted with ranch or other creamy dressings.
Seasoning
- Salt and pepper To taste.
Instructions
Preparation
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
Mixing
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, browned ground beef, chopped lettuce, diced tomatoes, diced pickles, and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Pour the Thousand Island dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Chilling
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
You can add extra toppings like additional cheese or more pickles if desired. Pair well with garlic bread or a light fruit salad. Store leftovers for about 3 days in an airtight container, stirring well before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g
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