Big Mac Pasta Salad Recipe Dinner Then Dessert

BIG MAC SALAD

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• In a large skillet over medium high heat, combine the ground beef, salt, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, and black pepper. Cook for 8-10 minutes or until the beef is no longer pink. Set aside to cool slightly while preparing the rest of the salad.
• Meanwhile, prepare the special sauce dressing. In a medium bowl combine the mayonnaise, ketchup, diced pickles, yellow mustard, white vinegar, and paprika. Stir to combine or blend in a food processor or blender for a smoother sauce if you prefer. Refrigerate until ready to use.
• Assemble the salad. In a large bowl, combine the shredded iceberg lettuce, halved tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, pickle chips, and finely chopped onion.
• Toss with the cooled ground beef mixture and the special sauce salad dressing.
• Garnish with sesame seeds and serve.

BIG MAC PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Toss buns with canola oil and sprinkle with garlic salt.
• Add to baking sheet and cook for 6-8 minutes until toasted.
• Let cool while pasta cooks.
• Cook the elbow pasta according to the directions on the packaging, then rinse under cold water.
• Add beef and onion to a large skillet and cook on medium high heat, breaking it apart as you cook, 6-8 minutes.
• Let beef cool.
• Add the pasta, relish, tomatoes, lettuce, cheddar, big mac sauce and cooled beef to a large bowl and toss gently.
• Top with Croutons and serve (if you toss croutons they'll get soggy if it sits for too long).

DECONSTRUCTED BIG MAC®

Steps:

• Combine mayonnaise, ketchup, dill pickle relish, sugar, vinegar, and garlic in a small bowl. Whisk until well combined and set sauce aside.
• Divide ground beef into 10 rounds, 3/4 ounce each, and shape into a small patties. Season with salt and pepper.
• Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook mini burgers until brown and cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
• Lay lettuce leaves on a large platter. Drizzle a small bit of sauce on top of the leaves. Place hamburger patties on top of the lettuce.
• Drizzle more sauce on top of the patties and sprinkle with onion, tomatoes, and cheese. Add toasted bun and a pickle to the platter for garnish.

BIG MAC SALAD

Steps:

• Combine lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickle slices in a large bowl for salad. Set aside
• Heat butter in a large skillet and toss bread cubes in until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Combine olive oil, pickle juice, mustard, ketchup, and grill seasoning in a lidded jar for dressing. Close and shake until well combined. Set aside.
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season ground beef with grill seasoning and add to the hot skillet. Cook and stir until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Add cheese and stir into the beef until melted.
• Toss salad with the dressing just before serving. Put salad on plates and top with ground beef mixture and croutons.