Big Mac Salad Recipe
This Big Mac Salad is a delicious and healthier twist on the classic fast-food favorite. Featuring seasoned lean ground beef, fresh chopped romaine lettuce, cheddar cheese, tomatoes, onions, and pickles, all drizzled with a creamy, tangy Big Mac-style sauce, this salad offers all the flavors of a Big Mac without the bun. Perfect for those craving the taste of a burger in a fresh, low-carb format.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
For the Burger Meat
- 1 tablespoon neutral flavored oil (avocado oil, olive oil, etc.)
- 1 pound lean ground beef (85/15 or 90/10 preferred)
- 1 teaspoon salt (more or less to taste)
- ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper (more or less to taste)
For the Big Mac Sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 2 tablespoons dill pickle relish
- 1 teaspoon dried minced onion
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt (more or less to taste)
For the Salad
- 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup diced tomatoes
- ½ cup thinly sliced onions (white or red)
- ½ cup dill pickle slices
Instructions
- Prepare the Burger Meat: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Once the skillet is hot, add 1 tablespoon of neutral flavored oil and swirl it to coat the surface evenly. Heat the oil until it becomes hot and shimmery, indicating it’s ready for cooking.
- Cook the Ground Beef: Add 1 pound of lean ground beef to the skillet along with 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper. Stir frequently, breaking the beef into crumbles as it cooks. Continue until the beef is browned completely and no longer pink, approximately 7 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Make the Big Mac Sauce: While the beef cooks, combine ½ cup mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon ketchup, 2 tablespoons dill pickle relish, 1 teaspoon dried minced onion, 1 teaspoon white vinegar, 2 teaspoons sugar, and ¼ teaspoon salt in a small mixing bowl. Whisk the ingredients thoroughly until smooth and well combined.
- Taste and Adjust the Sauce: Sample the Big Mac sauce and adjust the seasoning if needed by increasing any ingredient to enhance flavor. Set the sauce aside to let the flavors meld until ready to serve.
- Assemble the Salad: Evenly divide 6 cups of chopped romaine lettuce among serving bowls. Top each bowl with equal portions of the cooked ground beef, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, ½ cup diced tomatoes, ½ cup thinly sliced onions, and ½ cup dill pickle slices.
- Serve with Sauce: Drizzle the prepared Big Mac sauce generously over the salad toppings. Serve immediately to enjoy the freshest flavors and textures.
Notes
- You can substitute light mayonnaise or Greek yogurt for a lighter sauce option.
- The sugar in the sauce balances the tanginess of the vinegar and the savoriness of the pickles but can be reduced or replaced with a sugar substitute for a lower sugar version.
- Use freshly ground black pepper to ensure the best flavor in the beef seasoning.
- This salad is best served fresh to keep lettuce crisp and ingredients vibrant.
Keywords: Big Mac Salad, ground beef salad, burger salad, low carb salad, Big Mac sauce, healthy burger recipe
Find it online: https://platedbyemma.com/big-mac-salad-recipe/
