Description
A delicious and healthy twist on the classic Big Mac, this Big Mac Salad combines all the flavors of your favorite burger in a fresh salad form.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 8 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup dill pickles, chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup Thousand Island dressing
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef. Season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cook until browned and fully cooked, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat and set aside to cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, dill pickles, shredded cheddar cheese, and diced red onion.
- Add the cooked ground beef to the salad mixture and toss gently to combine.
- Drizzle the Thousand Island dressing over the salad and toss again until everything is evenly coated.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute ground turkey or chicken for the beef and use a low-fat dressing.
- Add avocado slices or crispy bacon bits for extra flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg