Big Mac Pasta Salad
Big Mac Pasta Salad is a delicious twist on the classic Big Mac Burger from McDonald's. This easy Summer pasta salad recipe is perfect for lunch, dinner or any time!
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 552kcal
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cavatappi pasta boiled and drained
- 1 pound lean ground beef browned and drained
- 1 cup red onion thinly sliced
- ¾ cup dill pickles diced
- 1 cup green leaf lettuce chopped
- 10 ounces cherry tomatoes sliced in half
- 8 ounces mild cheddar cheese cubed
- 2 cups thousand island dressing
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- 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.
- This is fabulous to make ahead. I would wait to add the lettuce until right before serving.
- You can use any onion you like.
- I like to use green leaf lettuce because it holds up better, but you can use any lettuce you like.
- You can use any short pasta you prefer.
- You can use any cheese you like. Colby would be perfect.
Nutrition
Calories: 552kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 940mg | Potassium: 478mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 947IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 239mg | Iron: 3mg