Big Mac Salad
A healthier twist on the classic Big Mac, this refreshing salad combines flavors of beef, pickles, and Thousand Island dressing atop crisp romaine lettuce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 head of romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup pickles, chopped
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or American)
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup Thousand Island dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned. Season with salt and pepper and drain excess fat.
- Prepare the salad base by combining the chopped lettuce, pickles, cherry tomatoes, shredded cheese, and red onion in a large bowl.
- Assemble the salad by adding the cooked ground beef on top of the salad mixture.
- Dress with Thousand Island dressing and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.
Notes
For a leaner version, substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken. You can also add jalapeños for a spicy kick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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