Big Mac Pasta Salad Delight
This refreshing big mac pasta salad delight is packed with nutrients and flavor. Featuring 96% lean ground beef, 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce, and dry chickpea pasta, it makes a perfect light meal or side dish.
Ingredients
- 1 lb 96% lean ground beef
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 8 oz dry chickpea pasta
- 1 cup grape tomatoes
- 1 cup romaine lettuce
- 1/3 cup red onion
- 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/3 cup dill pickles
For the Dressing
- 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
- Optional Garnish
- White sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked.
- Stir in Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp pepper. Set aside to cool.
- Cook the chickpea pasta according to package instructions. Drain and allow it to cool completely.
- In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, light mayo, ketchup, mustard, dill pickle juice, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cooked ground beef, grape tomatoes, pickles, cheddar cheese, and red onion.
- Add the prepared dressing and toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Just before serving, gently fold in the romaine lettuce to maintain its crispness.
- Garnish with white sesame seeds, if desired.