Big Mac Pasta Salad
Big Mac Pasta Salad packs all the bold, nostalgic flavors of your favorite fast-food burger into a creamy, chilled pasta dish. Perfect for BBQs, potlucks, or an easy make-ahead meal.
Servings: 8
Calories: 705kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound Rotini Pasta cooked al dente and drained
- 1 pound Hamburger browned and drained
- 1½ cups Cheddar Cheese Cubes
- 1½ cups Shredded Iceberg Lettuce
- 1½ cups Cherry Tomatoes halved
- 1 cup Minced Onion
- 1½ cups Diced Dill Pickle
- 1⅓ cups Thousand Island Dressing
- ⅔ cup Mayonnaise
- Dill Pickle Chips optional garnish
- ½ teaspoon White Sesame Seeds optional garnish
Instructions
- Be sure to let your rotini and hamburger fully cool before continuing with assembly of the pasta salad.
- Place the pasta, hamburger, cheese cubes, shredded lettuce, tomatoes, onion, and diced dill pickles in an x-large mixing bowl. Gently fold together until thoroughly mixed.1 pound Rotini Pasta, 1 pound Hamburger, 1½ cups Cheddar Cheese Cubes, 1½ cups Shredded Iceberg Lettuce, 1½ cups Cherry Tomatoes, 1 cup Minced Onion, 1½ cups Diced Dill Pickle
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the thousand island dressing and mayonnaise and stir until combined.1⅓ cups Thousand Island Dressing, ⅔ cup Mayonnaise
- Pour the dressing over the top of the pasta salad and gently fold again until all the ingredients are fully coated with the dressing.
- Cover and place in the fridge to rest for at least 2 hours or until chilled through. You can eat the salad immediately, if desired, the flavors just get much better when everything is left to chill for a bit.
- Garnish with dill pickle chips and white sesame seeds, if desired, and enjoy!Dill Pickle Chips, ½ teaspoon White Sesame Seeds
Notes
Makes about 16 cups or 4 quarts.
Storage :
- In The Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Make-ahead tip: Cook the pasta, brown the beef, and mix the dressing up to a day in advance. Combine everything just before serving for the freshest texture.
- Do not freeze — the lettuce and dressing don’t hold up well after thawing.
- While you can eat it right away, chilling the burger pasta salad ahead of time really helps the flavors come together. It's worth the wait!
- Chop everything into small, even pieces so you get a bit of everything in each bite—just like the real thing.
- Not a fan of tomatoes? Leave them out. Want to kick up the heat? Add some spicy cheese or a dash of hot sauce. Craving more veggies? Toss in diced bell peppers, cucumber, or even sautéed mushrooms for extra flavor and texture.
- Some people like a pinch of salt to enhance the flavor, while others prefer it as-is. Taste and adjust to your preference.
- This recipe makes about 4 quarts, so it’s great for gatherings. If you're serving a smaller group, consider halving the recipe.
Nutrition
Calories: 705kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 17g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 924mg | Potassium: 556mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 721IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 208mg | Iron: 3mg
