Big Mac Pasta Salad Recipe
Big Mac Pasta Salad brings the classic Big Mac flavors into a fun, pasta dish! Imagine all the goodness of a Big Mac, but in salad form. This creamy, cheesy pasta salad is perfect for your next potluck or backyard barbecue. It’s packed with flavors and textures, just like the burger you love. Think of it as a Big Mac in a bowl, featuring delicious cheese, homemade sauce, sweet relish, crunchy lettuce, dill pickles, and fresh tomatoes.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
For the Salad:
- 16 ounces Cavatappi pasta cooked, drained, and rinsed with cool water
- 1 1/2 cups cubed Cheddar or Colby-jack cheese
- 1 1/2 cups halved Grape tomatoes
- 1 cup thinly sliced Red onion
- 1 pound browned Ground beef
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup chopped Dill pickles
For the Big Mac Sauce:
- 3/4 cup Mayonnaise
- 3/4 cup Sour cream
- 2 tsp French dressing
- 1/4 cup Sweet pickle relish plus 2 tablespoons
- 2 tsp Classic yellow mustard
- 1 tbsp finely minced Onion
- 1 1/2 tsp Distilled white vinegar
- 1 1/2 tsp Granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp Paprika
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Turmeric
- 1/4 tsp Garlic powder
Instructions
- In a large salad bowl, mix together the cooled pasta, cubed cheese, tomatoes, red onion, ground beef, shredded romaine, and chopped pickles.
- In a small bowl, whisk together all the Big Mac Sauce ingredients until smooth. Pour the sauce over the pasta salad and stir well to coat everything evenly.
- Serve right away, or cover with plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for 1-2 hours to let the flavors meld together.
Notes
- Chill for Flavor: Let the salad chill in the fridge for 1-2 hours before serving to let the flavors blend and the sauce set.
- Customize the Toppings: Feel free to add extra toppings like chopped bacon or extra pickles for a personalized touch.
- Serve Fresh: For the best texture, serve the salad shortly after mixing to keep the lettuce crisp and the pasta firm.