Description
Discover the ultimate Big Mac Pasta Salad, a crowd‑pleasing dish that captures the iconic burger’s flavors in a creamy, comforting pasta mix. Tender smoked beef, crisp lettuce, tangy pickles, and shredded cheese are combined with elbow pasta and a smooth mayo‑ketchup dressing that mimics the classic special sauce. Ready in just 35 minutes, this easy‑to‑make salad serves six, making it perfect for family meals, potlucks, or quick weeknight dinners. Add extra cheese on top and serve chilled for.!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked elbow pasta
- 1 pound smoked beef, crumbled
- 1 cup chopped lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced pickles
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the elbow pasta until al dente, drain and set aside.
- Brown the smoked beef in a skillet over medium heat, drain excess fat.
- In a large bowl combine cooked pasta, smoked beef, lettuce, pickles, and shredded cheese.
- Whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- Pour dressing over the pasta mixture and toss until evenly coated.
- Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor
- toast the shredded cheese briefly before adding. Serve chilled and garnish with a sprinkle of additional cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Big Mac Pasta Salad, easy pasta salad, burger inspired salad, family side dish, quick weeknight meals, comfort food recipes, pasta salad for parties