Description
Indulge your burger cravings with this Big Mac Salad, a fresh and satisfying reinterpretation of the classic cheeseburger. This salad brings together all the iconic flavors you loveโjuicy ground beef, crispy turkey bacon, crunchy veggies, and zesty dressingโwithout the carbs of bread. Perfect for quick lunches or dinners, it only takes 12 minutes to prepare and can be easily customized to suit your tastes. Enjoy it at gatherings or as a meal prep staple; this salad is sure to be a hit with family and friends, even the picky eaters!
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz ground beef
- 12 slices turkey bacon
- Romaine lettuce
- Grape tomatoes
- Red onions
- Pickles
- Shredded cheese
- Ketchup (sugar-free)
- Mayonnaise (sugar-free)
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Cook ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together ketchup, mayonnaise, vinegar, olive oil, and pepper for the dressing.
- Drizzle some dressing inside your salad bowl for even coating. Add lettuce, pickles, tomatoes, onions, turkey bacon, and cooked beef to the bowl. Toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately with extra dressing on the side if desired.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Use fresh ingredients for maximum flavor. Customize proteins by using ground turkey or chicken. Chill before serving for enhanced flavor melding.