Description
Big Mac Pasta Salad is a delicious twist on the classic burger, combining all your favorite Big Mac flavors into a refreshing and hearty pasta dish. Perfect for barbecues, potlucks, or casual dinners at home, this salad features lean ground beef, colorful veggies, and a creamy homemade dressing that is sure to please everyone. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this meal is not only quick to prepare but also nutritious, thanks to the use of chickpea pasta and Greek yogurt. Ideal for meal prep, this Big Mac-inspired salad is both visually appealing and satisfying!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb 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 (2%, shredded or cubed)
- 1/3 cup dill pickles (diced)
- 3/4 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt (170g)
- 1/4 cup light mayonnaise (60g)
- 4 tbsp no-sugar-added ketchup (64g)
- 1 1/2 tbsp yellow mustard (20g)
- 1 1/2 tbsp dill pickle juice
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- White sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Cook ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned. Stir in Worcestershire sauce and season with salt and pepper. Set aside to cool.
- 2. Cook chickpea pasta according to package instructions; drain and cool completely.
- 3. In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, light mayo, ketchup, mustard, pickle juice, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika until smooth.
- 4. In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled pasta, cooked beef, tomatoes, pickles, cheddar cheese, and red onion. Add dressing and toss to coat evenly.
- 5. Just before serving, gently fold in romaine lettuce for added crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg