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Big Mac Pasta Salad – Creamy, Crunchy, and Packed with Flavor

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A fun and flavorful Big Mac-inspired pasta salad with chickpea pasta, lean ground beef, crisp vegetables, and a creamy special sauce.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb 96% lean ground beef
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 8 oz dry chickpea pasta
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup chopped romaine lettuce
  • 1/3 cup diced red onion
  • 1/2 cup shredded or cubed sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/3 cup diced dill pickles
  • For the Dressing: 3/4 cup nonfat Greek yogurt, 1/4 cup light mayo, 4 tbsp no-sugar-added ketchup, 1.5 tbsp yellow mustard, 1.5 tbsp dill pickle juice, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp paprika
  • Optional garnish: white sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Cook ground beef in skillet over medium heat until fully cooked. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp pepper. Set aside to cool.
  2. Cook chickpea pasta according to package directions, drain, and cool completely.
  3. Whisk together Greek yogurt, light mayo, ketchup, mustard, pickle juice, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika for dressing.
  4. Combine cooled pasta, ground beef, tomatoes, pickles, cheddar cheese, and red onion in a large bowl.
  5. Add dressing and toss to coat evenly.
  6. Gently fold in romaine lettuce just before serving. Garnish with sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

  • For best texture, add lettuce last to keep it crisp.
  • Can be made ahead, but add lettuce right before serving.
  • Author: lina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Cook / Tossed
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving