Description
A delicious and fun twist on the classic Big Mac, this pasta salad combines all the iconic flavors in a refreshing dish perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup diced pickles
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup Thousand Island dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked; drain excess fat.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked macaroni, ground beef, pickles, onions, lettuce, and cheddar cheese.
- Add the Thousand Island dressing and mix well to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add more vegetables like tomatoes or bell peppers for extra crunch.
- This salad can be made a day in advance for better flavor.
- Adjust the amount of dressing based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing and Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg