Big Mac Pasta Salad
This Big Mac Pasta Salad combines the flavors of a classic Big Mac in a delicious pasta dish.
Equipment
- large pot
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 1 lb 96% lean ground beef
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 8 oz dry chickpea pasta e.g., Banza
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup romaine lettuce, chopped
- ⅓ cup red onion, diced
- ½ cup sharp cheddar cheese 2%, shredded or cubed 56g
- ⅓ cup dill pickles, diced
For the Dressing
- ¾ cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt 170g
- ¼ cup light mayonnaise 60g
- 4 tablespoon no-sugar-added ketchup 64g
- 1 ½ tablespoon yellow mustard 20g
- 1 ½ tablespoon dill pickle juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Optional Garnish
- white sesame seeds to taste
Instructions
- Cook the ground beef in a large pot over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat and stir in Worcestershire sauce.
- Cook the chickpea pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, beef, tomatoes, lettuce, red onion, cheddar cheese, and dill pickles.
- In a separate bowl, mix the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, dill pickle juice, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and mix well. Garnish with sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
This salad can be served immediately or chilled for a few hours for better flavor.