Big Mac Salad
This Big Mac Salad is SO EASY! Enjoy all the iconic burger flavors in a fresh, healthy, and delicious salad perfect for lunch or dinner.
Equipment
- Skillet
- Mixing Bowl
- Salad Bowl
- Knife
- Cutting Board
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tsp sea salt or to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder or to taste
- 1 tsp black pepper or to taste
- 1/2 cup mayo
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp dill relish
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard or your favorite kind
- 4 cups washed and chopped Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup chopped tomatoes
- 1 cup sliced pickles
- 1 cup shredded or cubed cheddar or your favorite cheese
- 1 cup thinly sliced red onion
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef. Season it with sea salt, garlic powder, and black pepper. Cook until browned and fully cooked through, breaking it apart with a spatula. Drain any excess fat and set it aside to cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the mayo, ketchup, dill relish, and Dijon mustard. Whisk until smooth and well combined. Adjust seasoning to taste if necessary.
- While the beef is cooling, wash and chop the Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and red onion. Set them aside in a large salad bowl.
- Add the cooked ground beef to the salad bowl with the chopped veggies. Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the top.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss everything together gently until well coated.
- Serve your Big Mac Salad immediately, garnished with extra pickles or cheese if desired.
Notes
- For a leaner option, substitute ground turkey or chicken for the beef.
- Use Greek yogurt instead of mayo for a lighter dressing.
- Prepare ground beef and dressing ahead to meal prep for the week.
- Store cooked beef in the refrigerator up to three days; avoid freezing the salad.
- Add avocado or dairy-free cheese alternatives for variations.