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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 any meal.
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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. It's best to add the lettuce right before serving. You can use any onion or cheese you prefer, and any short pasta can be used.

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, dinner, easy recipes, lunch, pasta salad, summer salad
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