Description
Cheeseburger Pasta Salad is a vibrant and satisfying dish that combines all the classic flavors of a cheeseburger into a refreshing pasta salad. With creamy dressing, juicy tomatoes, crunchy pickles, and melted cheddar cheese, this dish is perfect for summer barbecues or weeknight dinners. Easy to prepare and customizable to your taste, this salad is sure to be a hit at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces rotini or fusilli pasta
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup sliced dill pickles
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until no pink remains. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, and mustard until smooth.
- Combine the cooled pasta, cooked beef, cheddar cheese, cherry tomatoes, pickles, and red onion in the dressing bowl. Toss gently until evenly coated.
- Season with salt and pepper. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg