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This Big Mac pasta salad is creamy, tastes just like a Big Mac burger, but way healthier and definitely tastes better than its fast food counterpart!
Satisfy your fast food cravings without the heavy guilt with this incredible 30 minute Big Mac Pasta Salad. By swapping out the traditional beef for lean ground chicken and pairing it with tender pasta, this dish transforms a drive thru classic into a wholesome, protein packed meal.
The true magic lies in the healthier copycat special sauce, which tastes remarkably like the original but with a fraction of the calories. Made with a base of creamy Greek yogurt blended with just a touch of mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, pickle juice, and finely chopped pickles, this dressing is velvety, zesty, and perfectly balanced.
Perfect for quick weeknight dinners, meal prep, or your next summer potluck, this dish is as efficient as it is delicious. You can easily whip it up in the time it takes to boil your noodles and brown the chicken.
If you like this recipe, you will also love my Big Mac Cauliflower Steaks or my Easy Big Mac in a Bowl.
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Healthier Big Mac Pasta Salad (High Protein)
Ingredients
Dressing:
- 1/2 cup (100 g) Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup (55 g) mayo
- 2 tbs ketchup
- 1½ tbs mustard
- 1-2 tbs pickle juice
- 1/4 cup (35 g) pickles, chopped
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- salt, to taste
Instructions
- Cook your pasta al dente as per instructions on the packaging. Drain and set aside to slightly cool.
- In a medium skillet over medium heat, sauté in 1 tsp olive oil for 5 minutes. Transfer onions to a bowl and set aside. To the same pan add the remaining 1 teaspoon of oil and cook your ground chicken, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink. Season the meat with salt, garlic powder, onion powder and stir until all coated. Transfer to another plate and set aside.
Dressing:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the ingredients listed above until smooth. Taste and adjust if needed.
Assembly:
- In a large bowl, toss together the pasta, lettuce, chicken, onions, cheddar, pickles and dressing until all coated.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in your fridge for up to 4 days.
- You can use any ground meat you prefer instead of chicken.
- You can use romaine lettuce instead iceberg lettuce.