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Big Mac Pasta Salad

Big Mac Pasta Salad: Your New Favorite Family Picnic Dish

Try this Big Mac Pasta Salad for a delightful blend of nostalgic flavors in a fresh, hearty dish perfect for family gatherings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 pound Ground Beef 96% lean recommended
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 8 ounces Chickpea Pasta or regular pasta
  • 1 cup Grape Tomatoes halved
  • 2 cups Romaine Lettuce chopped
  • 1 small Red Onion finely diced
  • 1 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese use reduced-fat if desired
  • ½ cup Dill Pickles finely diced
For the Dressing
  • ½ cup Greek Yogurt
  • ¼ cup Light Mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup No-Sugar-Added Ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon Yellow Mustard
  • 2 tablespoons Dill Pickle Juice adjust to taste
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Onion Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 tablespoon White Sesame Seeds optional

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Large pot
  • colander
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Serving Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with Worcestershire sauce for about 7-10 minutes, until fully cooked. Remove and cool.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook chickpea pasta for 7-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  3. Prepare vegetables by slicing grape tomatoes, chopping romaine, and dicing red onion and dill pickles.
  4. Combine Greek yogurt, light mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, dill pickle juice, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika in a bowl. Whisk until smooth.
  5. In a large serving bowl, mix cooked pasta with ground beef, grape tomatoes, romaine, red onion, and cheddar cheese.
  6. Drizzle dressing over the mixture and toss gently to coat everything evenly.
  7. Optionally, sprinkle sesame seeds on top before serving. Chill for 30 minutes if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg

Notes

This salad can be customized with different proteins or pastas. Always add lettuce just before serving to keep it crisp.

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