Big Mac Cheeseburger Pasta Salad
All the classic flavors of a Big Mac transformed into a creamy, crowd-pleasing pasta salad! Loaded with seasoned ground beef, cheddar cheese, pickles, lettuce, and homemade burger sauce, this easy pasta salad is perfect for cookouts, potlucks, BBQs, and family dinners.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 MINUTES
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 SERVINGS 1x
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, SIDE DISH | PASTA SALAD
- Cuisine: AMERICAN | BBQ, pasta salad
Ingredients
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Pasta Salad
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup diced dill pickles
- ½ cup diced white onion
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Big Mac Dressing
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Cook elbow macaroni according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat. Drain excess grease and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Cool completely.
- In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, relish, vinegar, paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine pasta, cooled ground beef, cheddar cheese, pickles, onion, and cherry tomatoes.
- Pour dressing over the pasta mixture and toss until evenly coated.
- Fold in shredded lettuce just before serving.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.
- Serve chilled and enjoy.
Notes
- Add cooked bacon for a bacon cheeseburger version.
- Stir in lettuce right before serving to keep it crisp.
- Can be made up to 24 hours ahead; add lettuce just before serving.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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