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big mac salad

Healthy Big Mac Salad

All the flavors of a classic Big Mac — without the bun! This salad by Lina Vexley combines seasoned beef, crisp lettuce, cheese, pickles, and special sauce for a fresh, low-carb meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course, Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 2 bowls
Calories 410 kcal

Equipment

  • Frying Pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Ingredients
  

Salad Base

  • 1 lb ground beef lean
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 4 cups chopped lettuce
  • 1/2 cup grape tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup pickles sliced
  • 1/4 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced

Special Sauce

  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tsp mustard
  • 1 tsp pickle juice
  • 1/2 tsp paprika

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat and add ground beef. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Cook until browned and fully cooked through. Drain excess fat and set aside to cool slightly.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, pickle juice, and paprika to make the special sauce.
  • In a large bowl, add chopped lettuce, halved tomatoes, sliced pickles, red onions, and shredded cheese.
  • Top the salad with cooked ground beef and drizzle with the special sauce.
  • Toss lightly before serving or enjoy as is for a deconstructed burger experience.

Notes

For a lighter version, substitute the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt. Add sesame seeds for that authentic burger flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 410kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 30gFat: 28gSodium: 540mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5g
Keyword Big Mac Salad, healthy, Keto, Low-Carb
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