Big Mac Pasta Salad
A delicious twist on the classic Big Mac, this pasta salad combines flavors of ground beef, cheese, and fresh veggies.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef, cooked and crumbled
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 16 oz rotini pasta, cooked and drained
- 2 cups diced cheddar cheese
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1.5 cups diced dill pickles
- 0.5 cup diced red onions
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup sweet pickle relish
- 1.5 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to the package instructions. Once cooked, rinse the pasta under cool water, drain, and set aside. This helps to stop the cooking process and keeps the pasta from becoming mushy.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown and crumble the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain any excess grease and season the beef with 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder. Set aside. Make sure to cook the beef thoroughly to ensure safety and flavor.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder to make the dressing. Adjust the seasoning to your liking!
- In a large serving bowl, combine the cooked rotini pasta, ground beef, cheddar cheese, cherry tomatoes, dill pickles, red onions, and shredded lettuce. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together until well mixed. This step ensures every bite is packed with flavor!
- Serve the Big Mac pasta salad warm or at room temperature. It’s perfect for any occasion!
Notes
Feel free to customize this pasta salad by adding or substituting ingredients like bacon bits, diced bell peppers, or different types of cheese.