Description
A healthy and fun twist on the classic Big Mac, this Big Mac Salad combines seasoned ground beef, fresh veggies, pickles, and Thousand Island dressing, all without the bun! A satisfying and customizable dish that’s perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 large cucumber, diced
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
1/2 cup pickles, sliced
1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup Thousand Island dressing
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the beef: In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat and set the beef aside to cool slightly.
- Prepare the salad base: In a large bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, and finely chopped red onion.
- Add the beef: Once the beef is cooked and slightly cooled, add it to the salad mixture.
- Mix in the cheese and pickles: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese and sliced pickles over the salad. Adjust the amounts based on your preference.
- Dress the salad: Drizzle the Thousand Island dressing over the salad and gently toss everything together until well combined.
- Add sesame seeds: For an extra crunch, sprinkle sesame seeds on top before serving, if desired.
Notes
Make it low-carb: Skip the sesame seeds and use a low-carb dressing to make it keto-friendly.
Swap the cheese: You can substitute cheddar with American cheese, mozzarella, or even blue cheese for a different flavor.
Vegetarian version: Use plant-based ground beef for a vegetarian version of this Big Mac Salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approximately 400 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
