Description
Big Mac Salad is a vibrant and guilt-free twist on your favorite fast-food classic. This delightful dish combines crunchy iceberg lettuce, savory ground beef, tangy pickles, and creamy Big Mac sauce for a flavor-packed experience. Perfect for summer picnics or cozy dinners, this salad offers all the nostalgic taste of a Big Mac in a healthier bowl. Enjoy it as a light lunch or dinner that will satisfy your cravings without the bun!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 4 cups iceberg lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup sliced dill pickles
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp pickle relish
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat and season with onion powder.
- While the beef cooks, chop iceberg lettuce and slice cherry tomatoes in half.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, relish, and vinegar to create the Big Mac sauce.
- In a large bowl, combine chopped lettuce, cooked beef, halved tomatoes, grated cheese, and sliced pickles. Drizzle generously with Big Mac sauce.
- Serve immediately on plates or in bowls.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg