Description
Big Mac Pasta Salad is a fun twist on the classic burger, featuring tender elbow macaroni tossed with seasoned ground beef, crunchy pickles, and a creamy dressing that captures all the familiar flavors. Perfect for summer barbecues or potlucks, this colorful dish promises to delight your taste buds and become a new favorite at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup chopped pickles (sweet or dill)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup finely chopped red onion
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and let cool.
- Meanwhile, brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
- Add cooled pasta, cooked beef, pickles, cheese, and red onion to the bowl. Mix until everything is well-coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour to allow flavors to meld before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg