Description
Cheeseburger Pasta Salad is your ultimate summer dish, blending the flavors of a classic cheeseburger into a refreshing, creamy pasta salad. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or family gatherings, this colorful dish features tender pasta tossed with seasoned ground beef, crisp veggies, and a zesty dressing. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, it’s sure to become a crowd favorite. Serve chilled for the best flavor experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- ½ cup diced dill pickles
- ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water; cook macaroni until al dente according to package instructions.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- Drain and rinse the cooked pasta under cold water. In a large bowl, combine pasta, beef, cheese, tomatoes, pickles, and onion.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Pour dressing over the pasta mixture and gently mix until well coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 60mg