High-Protein Crunchy Pasta Big Mac Salad

 


⏱ Time

  • Prep time: 15 minutes

  • Cook time: 15 minutes

  • Total time: ~30 minutes

🥗 Ingredients (2–3 servings)

Pasta

  • 2 cups cooked pasta (rotini or bowtie works best)

  • Water for boiling

  • ½ tsp salt

Beef Mixture

  • 300 g lean ground beef

  • ½ tsp salt

  • ½ tsp black pepper

  • ½ tsp garlic powder

  • ½ tsp paprika

Salad Base

  • 2 cups shredded lettuce

  • ½ cup chopped pickles

  • ½ cup diced onion

  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese

Crunchy Topping

  • 1 cup crispy potatoes or air-fried potato cubes
    (you can also use roasted potatoes)

Big Mac Style Sauce

  • ¼ cup Greek yogurt

  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise

  • 1 tbsp ketchup

  • 1 tsp mustard

  • 1 tbsp pickle juice

  • ½ tsp garlic powder

  • Pinch salt & pepper

Mix until smooth.

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👨‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

1️⃣ Cook the Pasta

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
Cook pasta according to package instructions (8–10 minutes).
Drain and let it cool slightly.

2️⃣ Cook the Ground Beef

Heat a pan over medium heat.
Add ground beef and season with:

  • salt

  • black pepper

  • garlic powder

  • paprika

Cook for 5–7 minutes until browned.
Drain excess fat if needed.

3️⃣ Prepare the Crunchy Potatoes

Dice potatoes into small cubes.
Air fry or roast at 200°C (400°F) for 12–15 minutes until crispy.

4️⃣ Make the Big Mac Sauce

In a bowl combine:

  • Greek yogurt

  • mayonnaise

  • ketchup

  • mustard

  • pickle juice

  • garlic powder

  • salt & pepper

Mix well until creamy.

5️⃣ Assemble the Salad

In a large bowl add:

  • cooked pasta

  • shredded lettuce

  • cooked ground beef

  • chopped pickles

  • diced onion

  • shredded cheese

Mix gently.

6️⃣ Add Sauce

Drizzle the Big Mac sauce over the salad and toss lightly.

7️⃣ Add Crunch

Top with crispy potatoes for the crunchy texture.

🍽 Approx Nutrition (per bowl)

  • Calories: 520–580

  • Protein: 40–45 g

  • Carbs: 45 g

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