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Big Mac Style Pasta Salad

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Big Mac inspired pasta salad is loaded with tangy pickles, crisp lettuce, and creamy burger sauce, all mixed with pasta for a fun dish that’s great for football Sundays or picnics.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz fusilli pasta
  • 1 lb ground beef cooked smash burger style, browned and crispy
  • 2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
  • 1 cup chopped dill pickles
  • 1 cup Big Mac sauce recipe below
  • 2 tbsp pickle juice optional, for added tang
  • 1-2 tsp sesame seeds optional, for garnish
For the Authentic Big Mac Sauce:
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
  • 2 tbsp yellow mustard
  • 1 tsp white vinegar
  • 1 1/4 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/8 tsp white pepper optional

Equipment

  • 1 Large Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Small Bowl (for the sauce)
  • 1 Whisk
  • 1 Large Pot (for boiling pasta)
  • 1 Colander (for draining pasta)
  • 1 Skillet (for cooking ground beef)
  • 1 Spatula or Wooden Spoon (for breaking up the beef)

Method
 

  1. Whisk together the mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, yellow mustard, white vinegar, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and white pepper (if using). If you prefer a thinner sauce, stir in a splash of pickle juice to adjust the consistency. Cover and refrigerate the sauce while you prepare the rest of the salad.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions. Drain, rinse under cold water, and set aside to cool completely.
  3. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and press it into thin patties as it cooks to create crispy edges. Cook until browned and cooked through, then break into small pieces. Drain any excess grease and let cool.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cooked ground beef, and chopped pickles. Add the pickle juice and toss to mix evenly.
  5. Add half of the shredded lettuce to the bowl and pour the chilled Big Mac sauce over the mixture. Toss everything together until evenly coated.
  6. Top the salad with the remaining lettuce for extra crunch. Sprinkle sesame seeds over the top if desired. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

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