Description
Discover the ultimate Big Mac Salad, a healthy and delicious twist on your favorite drive-thru classic. This cheeseburger salad is quick to prepare, taking just 20 minutes from start to finish, making it an ideal choice for lunch, dinner, or meal prep. Packed with fresh ingredients like crisp romaine lettuce, ripe tomatoes, and seasoned ground beef, each bite is bursting with flavor. Drizzled with a creamy homemade dressing that captures all the flavors of a traditional Big Mac without the guilt, this low-carb dish is versatile enough for any occasion. Enjoy it as a main course or a delightful side salad – you can even customize it with your favorite toppings. Dive into this satisfying meal that’s sure to please everyone!
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground beef
- 1 tsp Sea salt
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper
- 8 oz Romaine lettuce (chopped)
- 1 cup Tomatoes (chopped)
- 3/4 cup Cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1/2 cup Pickles (diced)
- Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Pickles (diced)
- 2 tsp Mustard
- 1 tsp White vinegar
- 1/2 tsp Smoked paprika
- 1 1/2 tbsp Besti Powdered Monk Fruit Allulose Blend
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook 1 lb ground beef seasoned with 1 tsp sea salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper for 8–10 minutes until browned.
- Meanwhile, blend together 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 2 tbsp diced pickles, 2 tsp mustard, 1 tsp white vinegar, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, and 1.5 tbsp Besti Powdered Monk Fruit Allulose Blend in a blender until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine chopped romaine lettuce (8 oz), chopped tomatoes (1 cup), shredded cheddar cheese (3/4 cup), and diced pickles (1/2 cup).
- Add cooked ground beef to the salad mixture and drizzle with prepared dressing; toss gently to coat.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to enjoy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Feel free to experiment by adding avocado or other veggies for extra flavor. Keep the dressing separate until serving if preparing ahead for meal prep.