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Big Mac Pasta Salad: Discover This Unique Recipe!

A delicious and unique pasta salad inspired by the classic Big Mac, featuring ground beef, macaroni, and a tangy dressing.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces elbow macaroni
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup pickles chopped
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Method
 

  1. Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
  2. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain excess fat. Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, then remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked macaroni, ground beef mixture, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and pickles.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, and apple cider vinegar. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine.
  5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Serve chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 18gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4g

Notes

  • For a lighter version, substitute ground turkey or chicken for the beef and use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise.
  • Add cooked bacon bits or swap out the cheddar cheese for crumbled blue cheese for an extra flavor kick.

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