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Big Mac Salad Recipe

Big Mac Salad Recipe: A Healthier Twist on a Fast-Food Favorite

Melisha Kreppein
This Big Mac Salad Recipe transforms the flavors of a classic Big Mac burger into a low-carb, hearty salad made with crisp lettuce, juicy ground beef, cheddar cheese, dill pickles, and homemade special sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 460 kcal

Ingredients
  

Big Mac Salad

  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 6 cups romaine lettuce
  • ½ cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • ½ cup baby dill pickles sliced
  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • ½ cup yellow onion diced
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds

Big Mac Sauce

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tbsp mustard
  • 1 tbsp white vinegar
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp paprika

Instructions
 

  • Make the Special Sauce: In a small bowl, mix all the Big Mac sauce ingredients until smooth. Cover and chill in the fridge while you prep everything else. Toast sesame seeds and set aside.
  • Cook the Beef: Cook ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook until browned and no longer pink. Drain excess grease. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce salt, and pepper, and cook another 1 minute. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  • Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, layer chopped iceberg lettuce or romaine lettuce, cooked ground beef, dill pickles, cherry tomatoes, diced onion, and cheddar cheese. Drizzle with the special sauce and gently toss to combine. Sprinkle with sesame seeds for that authentic Big Mac burger touch.

Notes

Customizations and Variations

Keto Big Mac Salad

Use sugar-free ketchup and relish to make a low-carb salad recipe that fits your keto lifestyle.

Vegetarian or Lighter Option

Substitute ground beef with a plant-based alternative, ground turkey, or ground chicken.

Make-Ahead Tips

  • Store the beef, lettuce, and toppings in separate containers.
  • Keep the sauce in a jar (mason jars work great!)
  • Assemble just before serving for maximum crunch.

Nutrition

Calories: 460kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 96mgSodium: 672mgPotassium: 763mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 185mgIron: 4mg
Keyword Big Mac Salad Recipe
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