Big Mac Salad
Even avowed salad haters will come running to the table for a Big Mac salad! With seasoned ground beef, crisp lettuce, zippy sauce, and all your favorite burger fixings, this is a salad that’s filling enough for a meal.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
For the Salad:
- 1 pound lean ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup chopped dill pickles (see note)
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (see note)
- ¼ cup finely diced onion (optional)
- sesame seeds, for garnish
For the Big Mac Sauce:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 3 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned and fully cooked, breaking up the meat into small crumbles. Drain any excess fat and set aside to cool slightly.1 pound lean ground beef, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, pickle relish, vinegar, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste and set aside.½ cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons ketchup, 1 tablespoon yellow mustard, 3 tablespoons sweet pickle relish, 1 teaspoon white vinegar, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ⅛ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- In a large bowl or individual serving plates, add the chopped romaine lettuce as the base. Top with the cooked ground beef, cherry tomatoes, dill pickles, shredded cheddar cheese, and onion (if using).1 head romaine lettuce, chopped, 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved, ½ cup chopped dill pickles, ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese, ¼ cup finely diced onion
- Spoon or drizzle the Big Mac sauce over the salad. Sprinkle with sesame seeds for that classic burger touch.sesame seeds, for garnish
- Serve immediately with extra sauce on the side, if desired.
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Notes
- Pickles: We recommend patting the pickles dry with paper towels before chopping to remove excess juice so your salad doesn't get too watery.
- Cheese: Thicker/coarser shreds of cheese work better; finely shredded cheese gets little lost in this hearty salad.
- Make ahead: Some components of the salad can be prepped ahead. Mix the dressing and refrigerate it in a covered container for up to a week. Brown the meat and refrigerate it up to a day ahead. You could also freeze the cooked meat and thaw it out in the microwave when you need it. The lettuce can be rinsed, dried, and chopped ahead of time.
Nutrition
Calories: 519kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 1144mg | Potassium: 936mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 14185IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 192mg | Iron: 5mg
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