Big Mac Pasta Salad
A pasta salad inspired by the flavors of a Big Mac burger, featuring ground beef, pickles, lettuce, tomatoes, and a special sauce.
Ingredients
Pasta
- 16 oz rotini pasta
Beef
- 1 lb ground beef
- salt and pepper to taste
Vegetables & Add-Ins
- ½ cup chopped dill pickles
- 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
- ½ cup diced tomatoes
- ½ cup diced onion
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
Dressing
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 2 tablespoon pickle juice
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside to cool.
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Season with salt and pepper. Drain any excess fat and let it cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, ground beef, pickles, lettuce, tomatoes, onion, and cheddar cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, pickle juice, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
For best results, let the salad chill for at least an hour before serving. You can also add extra cheese or pickles if desired.