Description
This Big Mac Salad recipe is a low-carb, keto-friendly twist on the classic cheeseburger, featuring all the flavors of a Big Mac without the bun. A delicious and satisfying meal that is quick to prepare and perfect for those watching their carb intake.
Ingredients
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Salad:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 8 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup dill pickles (diced)
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds (optional for topping)
Big Mac Sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons dill pickle relish
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar or low-carb sweetener
Instructions
- Cook Ground Beef: In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef with salt, pepper, and garlic powder until browned and cooked through. Drain excess grease and set aside to cool slightly.
- Prepare Big Mac Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together all sauce ingredients until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble Salad: Divide lettuce among 4 bowls. Top with cooked beef, cheddar cheese, pickles, onion, and cherry tomatoes. Drizzle generously with Big Mac sauce and sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a low-carb or keto option, use sugar-free sweetener in the sauce.
- You can meal-prep the beef and sauce ahead of time and assemble the salad just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Salad
- Method: Stovetop, Assembly
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 960 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
