Description
A comforting twist on a classic Big Mac, this pasta salad combines savory beef, crisp lettuce, and creamy sauce for a delightful dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta (e.g., elbow macaroni or rotini)
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup chopped lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced pickles
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain excess grease.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cooked beef, lettuce, pickles, tomatoes, and cheese.
- In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine.
- Chill for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Make this dish ahead of time for deeper flavor! Substitute Greek yogurt for mayonnaise for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 50mg