Description
A delicious fusion of fast food and picnic vibes, this Big Mac Pasta Salad combines pasta, ground beef, creamy Thousand Island dressing, and fresh vegetables for a tasty and easy meal.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced pickles
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup Thousand Island dressing
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions, then drain and set aside to cool.
- In a skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, ground beef, cherry tomatoes, lettuce, pickles, cheddar cheese, and onion.
- In a separate bowl, mix the Thousand Island dressing and mustard, then pour over the pasta mixture.
- Toss everything together until well combined.
- Chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld. Enjoy your Big Mac twist!
Notes
Avoid overcooking the pasta and skip the chill time to enhance flavors. Great for work lunches and can be made ahead of time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American