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Big Mac Salad

A quick and easy salad that captures the flavors of a Big Mac without the bun, perfect for busy nights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American, Fast Food
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 2 cups Romaine lettuce, chopped Can substitute with iceberg or spring mix.
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup pickles, chopped Use low-sodium pickles for a lower sodium option.
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese Add extra for a keto boost.
  • 1/4 cup red onion, diced
Protein
  • 1 lb ground beef Can substitute with ground turkey or shredded rotisserie chicken.
Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Big Mac sauce See FAQ for a scratch recipe.
Seasoning
  • to taste Salt and pepper

Method
 

Cooking the Beef
  1. In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked. Season with salt and pepper.
Preparing the Salad
  1. In a large bowl, combine the chopped Romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, pickles, shredded cheddar cheese, and red onion.
  2. Add the cooked ground beef to the salad mixture.
  3. Drizzle with Big Mac sauce and toss well to combine.
Serving
  1. Serve immediately and enjoy your low carb Big Mac salad!

Notes

Store leftovers separately: beef in airtight container for up to 3 days, vegetables with a paper towel for up to 2 days, and sauce for up to 5 days. Rewarm beef before combining.