Description
This Big Mac Salad brings all the flavors of your favorite burger into a fresh, low-carb salad. It features seasoned ground beef, crisp lettuce, cheddar cheese, pickles, and a tangy homemade “special” dressing. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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For the Dressing:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon finely diced yellow onion
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/8 teaspoon Kosher salt
For the Salad:
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 6 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup dill pickles, sliced
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, diced onion, ketchup, mustard, sweet pickle relish, white vinegar, paprika, and salt. Whisk together until well combined.
- Cook Ground Beef: In a large non-stick skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until cooked through. Remove from heat and drain any excess fat. Mix in salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Assemble Salad: Divide shredded iceberg lettuce between plates. Top with cooked ground beef, shredded cheddar cheese, diced onions, and sliced dill pickles.
- Dress and Garnish: Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad and top with sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef to minimize excess grease.
- Adjust the seasoning in the ground beef to your taste.
- For a spicier dressing, add a dash of hot sauce or cayenne pepper.
- You can add other burger toppings like tomatoes or shredded carrots.
- Serve immediately for best texture.
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
