Healthy Big Mac Salad
This big mac salad tastes just like a big mac, without the bun! Ground beef, crisp lettuce, tangy pickles, and creamy cheddar cheese are tossed together with a homemade big mac sauce dressing for a satisfying meal. Enjoy the iconic taste of a big mac in a lighter, healthier salad that's perfect for lunch or dinner!
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Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 6 cups romaine or iceberg lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 red or white onion, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 cup tomatoes (any kind), chopped
- 1/2 cup sliced dill pickles
For the big mac sauce salad dressing:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon relish, or finely minced pickles
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar, or apple sider vinegar
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Make the dressing but adding all big mac sauce salad dressing ingredients to a small bowl and whisk together to combine. Taste and adjust any seasoning as desired.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once pan is hot, add in the ground beef, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Break meat up into small pieces and cook until no longer pink, about 8-10 minutes. Remove cooked ground beef from the heat and set aside while you assemble your salad.
- Add the chopped lettuce, shredded cheddar cheese, sliced onion, chopped tomatoes, chopped dill pickles, and cooked ground beef to a large bowl. Pour dressing over the salad and toss to combine, then enjoy immediately.
