Big Mac Pasta Salad
A delicious twist on the classic Big Mac, this Big Mac Pasta Salad combines pasta, ground beef, and fresh vegetables in a flavorful dressing.
Equipment
- large bowl
Ingredients
Pasta and Meat
- 8 ounces cavatappi pasta boiled and drained
- 1 pound lean ground beef browned and drained
Vegetables
- 1 cup red onion thinly sliced
- ¾ cup dill pickles diced
- 1 cup green leaf lettuce chopped
- 10 ounces cherry tomatoes sliced in half
Dressings and Garnish
- 8 ounces mild cheddar cheese cubed
- 2 cups thousand island dressing
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large bowl add your cooked and drained pasta.
- Add the cooked ground beef, onion, pickles, lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cheese and dressing. Toss to combine.
- Garnish with sesame seeds. Serve!
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. It is recommended to wait to add the lettuce until right before serving. Any onion or lettuce can be used. Any short pasta or cheese can be substituted as preferred.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 552kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 24gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 12gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 940mgPotassium: 478mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 947IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 239mgIron: 3mg
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