Description
If you've ever found yourself craving the tangy, savory flavors of a Big Mac but wanted something a little more wholesome, this Big Mac Salad is for you! Seasoned ground beef, crunchy lettuce, pickles, onions and the signature "special sauce" but served in a nourishing bowl that's perfect for lunch, dinner or even meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head of iceberg lettuce
- 1 lb ground beef 80/20
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup dill pickle slices
- 1/2 red onion, sliced
- 1/2 cup Healthy Big Mac Sauce
- 1 tsp sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Healthy Big Mac Sauce according to directions and refrigerate until ready to assemble salad.
- Over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil and add the ground beef. Season the beef with salt, pepper, garlic and onion powder. Cook beef until browned 7-10 minutes.
- Prepare the topping by chopping the lettuce, slicing the pickles and onions.
- In a large bowl, assemble the salad by making a layer of lettuce, then layer the ground beef, onions, pickles, and cheese.
- Drizzle the sauce evenly over the salad. Optional, sprinkle the sesame seeds on top.
Notes
- Drain any excess grease from beef before adding to salad.
- Let beef cool before adding to salad so the lettuce does not wilt.
- Use fresh, crisp lettuce like iceberg or butter.
- Layer salad ingredients.
- You can make the Healthy Big Mac Sauce up to 2 weeks in advance and refrigerate.
- Storage: Place any leftovers in an airtight container refrigerated for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 372 cal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 712.5 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 14.8 g
- Fiber: 3.5 g
- Protein: 37.8 g
- Cholesterol: 109.2 mg