Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions for Big Mac Pasta Salad
- Preheat a large skillet over medium heat and add the ground beef. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart until browned. Stir in Worcestershire sauce and set aside to cool.
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil, add chickpea pasta, and cook according to package instructions (about 8-10 minutes). Drain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking.
- Chop grape tomatoes, romaine lettuce, red onion, and dill pickles into uniform sizes. Set aside in a large mixing bowl.
- In a separate bowl, combine Greek yogurt, light mayonnaise, ketchup, yellow mustard, dill pickle juice, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Whisk together until smooth.
- In the bowl with chopped vegetables, add cooled chickpea pasta and ground beef, and toss in cheddar cheese. Mix gently until evenly distributed.
- Pour dressing over the salad mixture and fold gently until all ingredients are well-coated.
- Fold in the chopped romaine lettuce just before serving. Garnish with sesame seeds if desired and serve immediately, or chill for 15-20 minutes for best flavor.
Nutrition
Notes
For best freshness, add lettuce just before serving. Consider substituting ingredients based on dietary preferences.
