Description
Enjoy the flavors of a Big Mac in a healthier, low-carb form with this delicious Big Mac Salad recipe. Packed with all the classic burger toppings and a tangy special sauce, this salad is a satisfying meal that’s perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Salad:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced dill pickles
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
For the Dressing:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped pickles or relish
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Cook the Ground Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef with salt, black pepper, and onion powder until fully browned and cooked through. Drain any excess grease and set aside to cool slightly.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, vinegar, chopped pickles or relish, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika to make the dressing.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large salad bowl, layer the chopped romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, red onion, dill pickles, shredded cheddar cheese, and cooked ground beef. Drizzle the dressing over the top and toss gently to combine. Sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving if desired.
Notes
- You can prepare the dressing ahead of time and store it in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- For a low-carb version, skip the tomatoes or use a sugar-free ketchup in the dressing.
- This salad is great for meal prep—store components separately and combine just before eating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 42 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
