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Big Mac Pasta Salad

Big Mac Pasta Salad

Big Mac Pasta Salad is a delicious twist on the classic Big Mac Burger, perfect for summer lunches and dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 552 kcal

Equipment

  • Large bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces cavatappi pasta boiled and drained
  • 1 pound lean ground beef browned and drained
  • 1 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • ¾ cup dill pickles diced
  • 1 cup green leaf lettuce chopped
  • 10 ounces cherry tomatoes sliced in half
  • 8 ounces mild cheddar cheese cubed
  • 2 cups thousand island dressing
  • sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl add your cooked and drained pasta.
  • Add the cooked ground beef, onion, pickles, lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cheese and dressing. Toss to combine.
  • Garnish with sesame seeds. Serve!

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. This is fabulous to make ahead. I would wait to add the lettuce until right before serving. You can use any onion or any lettuce you like. You can use any short pasta or cheese you prefer.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 552kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 24gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 12gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 940mgPotassium: 478mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 947IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 239mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Big Mac Pasta Salad, easy recipe, healthy recipe, pasta salad, salad, summer salad
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