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Big Mac Pasta Salad

A delightful twist on the classic burger flavor, this pasta salad is packed with juicy ground beef, crisp veggies, and a creamy dressing.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

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

Method
 

  1. In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Stir in Worcestershire sauce along with salt and pepper. Set aside to cool.
  2. Cook the chickpea pasta according to package instructions. Drain and allow to cool completely.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, light mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, dill pickle juice, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika until smooth.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled pasta with cooked ground beef, grape tomatoes, diced pickles, shredded cheddar cheese, and red onion. Pour in the dressing and toss gently.
  5. Just before serving, gently fold in chopped romaine lettuce. Garnish with white sesame seeds if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 300mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5g

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