Big Mac Salad
This Big Mac Salad is a game-changer! It's nostalgic for the classic burger, but it's made with healthier, wholesome ingredients and is low-carb and gluten-free!
Servings: 6
Ingredients
For the salad
- 1 pound ground beef
- salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 8 cups chopped lettuce, use a mix of iceberg and romaine
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup sliced dill pickles
- ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, for garnish, optional
For the dressing
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish, diced
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce. Cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until browned and cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside to cool to room temperature.
- In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped lettuce, cherry tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, pickles, and sliced red onions.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, ketchup, sweet pickle relish, white vinegar, honey, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt and pepper to make the dressing.
- Add the cooled ground beef to the salad bowl and drizzle the dressing over the top. Gently toss everything together until well combined and evenly coated.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds over the salad for garnish and additional pickles just before serving, if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Making The Dressing: Taste and adjust the dressing until you find the perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and savory flavors for your taste.
- Cool The Beef: After cooking the ground beef, you need to let it cool before adding it to the salad because the hot meat will wilt the salad greens.
- Sesame Seeds: The sesame seeds will add a nutty, authentic taste reminiscent of the classic Big Mac.
- Croutons: This salad is like a bunless cheeseburger, but you can add a sprinkle of croutons if you miss the bread.
- To Store, keep the salad and dressing separate. Store any leftover salad in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to two days.
Nutrition
Calories: 358kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 455mg | Potassium: 531mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 970IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 187mg | Iron: 3mg
