Description
A fun and flavorful twist on a classic dish, this Cheeseburger Pasta Salad combines all the flavors of a cheeseburger with hearty pasta for a delicious and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces dried noodles of choice (campanelle or elbow macaroni)
- 1 teaspoon avocado oil
- 12 ounces vegan ground beef
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
- 1 cup vegan mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 6 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons mustard
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 1/2 cups dill pickle spears, chopped
- 1 cup white onion, chopped
- 1 cup vegan cheddar cheese shreds
- 4 cups shredded lettuce
- 1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds
- Fresh minced parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta: Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1/4 cup of the starchy pasta water, drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside.
- Cook ground beef: Heat oil in a sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add vegan ground beef, season with salt and pepper, and cook until heated through (6-8 minutes). Let cool at room temperature.
- Make burger sauce: In a small bowl, combine vegan mayonnaise, ketchup, pickle relish, vinegar, mustard, and reserved pasta water. Whisk until combined. Adjust seasonings if necessary.
- Assemble salad: In a large bowl, toss pasta noodles with 3/4 of the sauce. Add vegan ground beef, tomatoes, pickles, onions, and cheese. Toss again and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours.
- Serve: Add lettuce and remaining sauce to the salad. Toss to combine. Garnish with vegan cheddar shreds, toasted sesame seeds, and parsley.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding diced bell peppers or jalapeños.
- If you prefer a creamier salad, you can add more vegan mayonnaise.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the recipe
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg