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Big Mac Pasta Salad Recipe

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This Big Mac Pasta Salad combines the classic flavors and textures of a Big Mac burger into a delightful pasta salad. Featuring seasoned ground beef, rotini pasta, cheddar cheese, cherry tomatoes, dill pickles, red onions, and shredded lettuce, all tossed in a tangy, sweet Big Mac-style dressing made from mayo, sweet pickle relish, mustard, and spices. Perfect as a hearty side or a main dish, this recipe is easy to prepare and can be served warm or at room temperature.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

For the Salad

  • 1 lb ground beef, cooked and crumbled
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 16 oz box rotini pasta, cooked and drained
  • 2 cups diced cheddar cheese
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 ½ cup diced dill pickles
  • ½ cup diced red onions
  • 2 cups shredded lettuce

For the Big Mac Copycat Dressing

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup sweet pickle relish
  • 1 ½ tablespoon yellow mustard
  • ½ teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder

Instructions

  1. Cook the Pasta: Cook the rotini pasta according to the package directions. Once cooked, rinse the pasta under cool water to stop the cooking process and drain thoroughly. Set aside to cool.
  2. Prepare the Ground Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, brown and crumble the ground beef until it is fully cooked. Drain any excess grease to keep the salad from becoming oily. Season the cooked beef with ½ teaspoon garlic powder and set aside.
  3. Make the Dressing: In a small mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder until the mixture is smooth and well combined, replicating the classic Big Mac sauce flavors.
  4. Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large serving bowl, toss together the cooked and drained pasta, seasoned ground beef, diced cheddar cheese, halved cherry tomatoes, diced dill pickles, diced red onions, and shredded lettuce with the prepared Big Mac-style dressing until everything is evenly coated.
  5. Serve: Serve the pasta salad warm or at room temperature depending on your preference. The salad is flavorful and satisfying either way.

Notes

  • The pasta can be made in advance and kept chilled if preferred; just toss with dressing right before serving to maintain freshness.
  • For a leaner version, use lean ground beef or ground turkey.
  • You can customize the salad by adding shredded iceberg lettuce for more crunch.
  • If you prefer a spicier kick, add a dash of hot sauce to the dressing.
  • This salad pairs well with fresh bread or as a side to a barbecue meal.
  • Author: ELLA
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://ellarecipe.com/big-mac-pasta-salad-recipe/