Description
A delicious and healthier take on the classic fast-food favorite! This Big Mac Salad combines all the flavors you love from the iconic burger: juicy ground beef, crisp lettuce, tangy pickles, and cheese, all topped with a creamy special sauce dressing. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a satisfying lunch.
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
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing
In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, finely diced onion, ketchup, mustard, sweet pickle relish, white vinegar, paprika, and kosher salt. Whisk together until smooth and well combined. Set aside. - Cook the Beef
In a large non-stick skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned and fully cooked. Remove from heat and drain the excess fat. Mix in the pepper, salt, and garlic powder for seasoning. - Assemble the Salad
Divide the shredded iceberg lettuce evenly among serving plates. Top each plate with cooked ground beef, diced onions, shredded cheddar cheese, and dill pickles. - Add the Dressing and Garnish
Drizzle the prepared dressing generously over the top of each salad. Sprinkle sesame seeds for garnish. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Customizations: Add diced tomatoes or avocado for an extra burst of flavor and texture.
- Meal Prep: You can prepare the ground beef and dressing in advance and store them separately in the refrigerator. Assemble the salad just before serving.
- Low Carb Option: This recipe is naturally low in carbs and perfect for those on a keto diet.
- Cheese Substitution: Swap out cheddar with another type of shredded cheese such as Monterey Jack or Colby for a different flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 479 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1058mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0.4g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0.4g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
