Big Mac Salad
Craving a Big Mac but want something healthier? This Big Mac Salad is a low-carb, deconstructed version of the classic fast-food burger, offering all the flavors you love—ground beef, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and Thousand Island dressing—in a fresh, satisfying salad. Quick to prepare and customizable, it's perfect for meal prep or a light, hearty dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Sautéing, Tossing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef (90/10)
1 head of iceberg lettuce
2 Roma tomatoes, diced
12 pickles, diced (more if desired)
1/2 cup red onion, diced
1 bottle Thousand Island dressing
Optional:
A sprinkle of sesame seeds
Shredded cheese
Instructions
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In a sauté pan, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain any excess grease.
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Wash and chop the iceberg lettuce, then place it into a large bowl.
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Dice the Roma tomatoes, pickles, and red onion. Add each to the bowl, tossing to combine.
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Add the cooked ground beef to the bowl and toss all the ingredients together using salad tongs.
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Top with Thousand Island dressing and optional sesame seeds or shredded cheese. Serve immediately.
Notes
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You can customize the salad with other toppings like avocado, cucumbers, or bell peppers.
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To make the salad spicier, add chopped jalapeños, hot sauce, or chili flakes.
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For a vegetarian version, replace the ground beef with crumbled tofu or tempeh.
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