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Big Mac Salad Recipe (Low Carb Cheeseburger Salad)

All the flavors of your favorite fast-food burger in a healthy, low-carb salad! This Big Mac salad features seasoned ground beef, fresh vegetables, and a homemade special sauce that tastes just like the real thing.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Green Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 476
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 10 oz ground beef 300 grams
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 8 cups romaine lettuce chopped
  • ½ cup Cheddar cheese shredded
  • ½ cup pickles sliced
  • ½ cup onions diced finely
  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds optional
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • Salt to taste

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Mixing bowls
  • Cutting board and knife

Method
 

  1. Brown the ground beef in olive oil over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes. Increase heat at the end for extra browning. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  2. In a large bowl, combine romaine lettuce, cooked beef, cheddar cheese, pickles, onions, and tomatoes.
  3. Make the dressing by whisking together mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, vinegar, and salt until smooth.
  4. Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss to coat. Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
  5. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

  • For meal prep, store components separately and assemble just before eating.
  • The dressing will keep refrigerated for up to 5 days.
  • For a keto version, use sugar-free ketchup in the dressing.