Description
A fresh, vibrant salad capturing the essence of a Big Mac with seasoned ground beef, crunchy lettuce, cheddar cheese, and a zesty special sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (85/15)
- 1 large head iceberg lettuce, chopped
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped dill pickles
- 1/4 cup finely diced white onion
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
- For Special Sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sugar-free ketchup
- 2 tablespoons dill pickle relish
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Cook the Ground Beef: Heat your skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, about 6-8 minutes. Drain the excess fat and allow it to cool slightly.
- Prepare the Special Sauce: In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, dill pickle relish, yellow mustard, white wine vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika until completely smooth.
- Chop the Vegetables: Chop the iceberg lettuce, dice the onion, and chop the dill pickles.
- Layer Your Salad: In a large bowl, start with chopped lettuce. Top with cooked ground beef, cheddar cheese, onion, pickles, and drizzle with special sauce. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.
- Serve Immediately: Enjoy fresh or store components separately for meal prep.
Notes
Keep dressing separate until serving to maintain freshness. Customize with toppings like bacon, cherry tomatoes, or avocado.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg