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Big Mac Salad (A fresh and colorful Big Mac cheeseburger salad with seasoned ground beef, crisp lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, pickles, red onions, and a creamy special sauce drizzle.)

Big Mac Salad Recipe

This Big Mac Salad is a low-carb, keto-friendly alternative to the classic fast-food burger. Packed with seasoned ground beef, shredded lettuce, pickles, onions, cherry tomatoes, shredded cheese, and a creamy Big Mac sauce, it delivers all the iconic flavors of a Big Mac—without the bun!

Perfect for quick lunches, meal prep, or a satisfying dinner, this salad is high in protein, healthy fats, and crunch. Enjoy a guilt-free, delicious burger-inspired salad in just 20 minutes!

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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Ingredients

For the Salad:

  • 1 pound ground beef (85-90% lean)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 6 cups shredded lettuce (iceberg or romaine)
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup diced pickles
  • ½ cup diced onions
  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved

For the Big Mac Sauce (Dressing):

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon dill pickle relish
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar

Instructions

  • Cook the Ground Beef
    Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cook for 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart with a spatula until browned and fully cooked. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

  • Make the Big Mac Sauce
    In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, pickle relish, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, and white vinegar. Mix until smooth and set aside.

  • Assemble the Salad
    In a large salad bowl, layer the shredded lettuce, cooked ground beef, shredded cheese, diced pickles, onions, and cherry tomatoes.

  • Drizzle with Big Mac Sauce
    Pour the Big Mac dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly.

  • Serve & Enjoy!
    Serve immediately or store for meal prep. Enjoy this delicious low-carb Big Mac Salad with extra pickles or cheese on top!

Notes

✅ Make It Even Lower in Carbs: Use sugar-free ketchup and a low-carb mayo for fewer carbs.
✅ Swap the Meat: Use ground turkey or grilled chicken instead of beef for a lighter version.
✅ Boost the Crunch: Add crushed pork rinds or sesame seeds for extra texture.
✅ Dairy-Free Option: Skip the cheese or use dairy-free shredded cheese.
✅ Extra Creamy Sauce: Mix in 1 tablespoon of sour cream for a thicker, richer dressing.

  • Author: Sanae
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Salad, Low-Carb, Keto
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 430
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 680mg
  • Fat: 32g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 21g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 8g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg

Find it online: https://nostoprecipes.com/big-mac-salad-recipe/