Big Mac Salad
Indulge in the flavors of your favorite fast-food burger with this refreshing Big Mac Salad, a delicious low-carb option perfect for lunch or dinner. This vibrant salad features all the classic ingredients of a Big Mac—succulent ground beef, crisp lettuce, tangy pickles, and a creamy dressing—without the bun! In just 15 minutes, you can prepare this satisfying meal that’s ideal for meal prep or gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons finely diced sweet onion
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar (or lemon juice)
- 1/4 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- Nonstick spray
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 6 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup finely diced onions
- 1/4 cup finely diced dill pickles
- toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Make the dressing by whisking together mayonnaise, onion, ketchup, mustard, relish, vinegar, paprika, and salt in a mixing bowl.
- In a nonstick pan over medium-high heat, cook ground beef until browned and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Assemble the salad by dividing lettuce among bowls, topping each with cooked beef, cheese, onions, and pickles.
- Drizzle dressing over each salad and toss gently to combine. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 450g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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