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A bowl of salad filled with lettuce, ground beef, shredded cheddar cheese, sliced red onions, diced tomatoes, pickles, and creamy dressing, with a fork in the bowl and some cheese scattered on the table.
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Big Mac Salad

This Big Mac salad has all the flavors of the fast food favorite in a hearty, low-carb bowl with seasoned beef, crisp toppings and a creamy homemade special sauce dressing.
Prep Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Big Mac salad
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Gina Matsoukas

Ingredients

For the Salad

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 romaine hearts rinsed and chopped
  • 1 cup tomato diced
  • 1 cup dill pickle spears chopped
  • 1 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

For the Dressing

  • 3/4 cup light mayonnaise or sub half mayonnaise & half plain Greek yogurt for a lighter option
  • ¼ cup dill pickle relish
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Add all the ingredients for the dressing to a mixing bowl and whisk to combine. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator while you prepare the salad. This can be made ahead of time too and kept in the refrigerator for a couple of days.
  • Add the ground beef, salt, pepper, and garlic powder to a pre-heated skillet and cook until the meat is no longer pink, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  • Layer the lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pickles, and ground beef in a large serving bowl and toss gently to combine.
  • Sprinkle the cheese over the salad, then drizzle the dressing over the top. Toss to coat all the elements of the salad in the dressing.
  • Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

  • This salad is best served fresh, but you can cover it with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator for about 1 day.

Nutrition

Serving: 1SERVING | Calories: 571kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 115mg | Sodium: 1549mg | Potassium: 698mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 5762IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 279mg | Iron: 3mg