Description
This Big Mac Salad is a delicious low-carb, keto-friendly twist on the classic Big Mac burger, combining seasoned ground beef with crisp romaine, cheddar cheese, pickles, and cherry tomatoes, all topped with a creamy, tangy Big Mac sauce. It’s a satisfying, flavorful salad perfect for a quick and healthy meal that captures all the iconic flavors of the fast-food favorite without the bun.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 8 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup dill pickles, diced
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds (optional for topping)
Big Mac Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons dill pickle relish
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar or low-carb sweetener
Instructions
- Cook the Ground Beef: In a skillet over medium-high heat, season the ground beef with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the beef is browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Drain any excess grease and set the meat aside to cool slightly.
- Prepare the Big Mac Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, dill pickle relish, yellow mustard, white vinegar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and sugar or low-carb sweetener until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the Salad: Divide the chopped romaine lettuce evenly among four bowls. Top each bowl with cooked ground beef, shredded cheddar cheese, diced dill pickles, diced onion, and halved cherry tomatoes.
- Add the Sauce and Garnish: Drizzle a generous amount of the Big Mac sauce over each salad. Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired for extra crunch and visual appeal.
- Serve Immediately: Serve the salads right away to enjoy the fresh textures and flavors at their best.
Notes
- For a low-carb or keto option, substitute sugar with a sugar-free sweetener in the sauce.
- You can meal-prep the ground beef and Big Mac sauce ahead of time and assemble the salad just before serving for convenience.
- Sesame seeds are optional but add a nice subtle crunch and mimic the bun’s sesame topping.
