Big Mac Salad
A fresh and zesty tribute to the iconic Big Mac burger, served in a delicious salad format.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Salad
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 head iceberg lettuce, chopped
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- 1/2 cup pickles, sliced
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1 cup Thousand Island dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat and season with salt and pepper.
- Prepare the fresh vegetables by combining chopped lettuce, diced tomato, sliced pickles, shredded cheese, and diced red onion in a large bowl.
- Combine the cooked ground beef with the salad mixture, mixing well.
- Dress the salad with Thousand Island dressing and toss to combine.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and taste.
Notes
For a lighter option, swap ground beef for ground turkey or plant-based alternatives. Experiment with different cheeses for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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