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Big Mac Pasta Salad

Big Mac Pasta Salad combines the classic flavors of a Big Mac with pasta for a fun twist. This dish makes dinner easy and tasty, perfect for a busy night.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course, Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb 96% lean ground beef
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 8 oz dry chickpea pasta (e.g., Banza)
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes (halved)
  • 1 cup romaine lettuce (chopped)
  • 1/3 cup red onion (diced)
  • 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese (shredded or cubed)
  • 1/3 cup dill pickles (diced)

Dressing Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup light mayonnaise
  • 4 tbsp no-sugar-added ketchup
  • 1 1/2 tbsp yellow mustard
  • 1 1/2 tbsp dill pickle juice
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • white sesame seeds (optional) For garnish

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • In a skillet, brown 1 pound of 96% lean ground beef over medium heat. Stir to break it apart until fully cooked, about 6-8 minutes. Mix in 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce and season with salt and pepper to taste. Once done, let it cool.
  • In a pot of boiling water, cook 8 ounces of dry chickpea pasta according to package instructions, usually around 7-10 minutes. Drain the pasta and let it cool.

Combine Everything

  • In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta and beef. Add grape tomatoes, chopped romaine lettuce, diced red onion, shredded or cubed sharp cheddar cheese, and diced dill pickles.
  • In a smaller bowl, whisk together nonfat Greek yogurt, light mayonnaise, no-sugar-added ketchup, yellow mustard, dill pickle juice, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika until smooth.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss to combine. Gently fold in the romaine lettuce before serving. If desired, sprinkle with optional white sesame seeds.

Notes

Store the Big Mac Pasta Salad in the fridge for up to 3 days, keeping the dressing separate until ready to eat. You can reheat it in an air fryer or oven for 5-10 minutes at 350°F.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 28gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 850mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5g
Keyword Big Mac, easy dinner, Pasta Salad, quick meal
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