Description
Cheeseburger Pasta Salad is a delightful fusion of classic flavors, perfect for potlucks, picnics, or casual family dinners. This easy-to-make dish combines al dente rotini pasta with savory ground beef, fresh cherry tomatoes, crunchy pickles, and a creamy dressing that brings the taste of summer cookouts right to your table. Whether served chilled or warm, this crowd-pleaser will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup pickles, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 2 tbsp mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess grease and season with salt and pepper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
- Add cooled pasta, cooked beef, cherry tomatoes, shredded cheese, and chopped pickles to the bowl with the dressing. Gently toss until evenly coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg