Description
The Big Mac Salad is a deconstructed burger salad featuring seasoned ground beef, crisp vegetables, tangy pickles, cheese, and creamy Thousand Island dressing, delivering all the classic Big Mac flavors in a low-carb, bun-free form.
Ingredients
- 6 cups chopped iceberg lettuce
- 1½ pounds extra lean ground beef, browned and drained
- 1½ cups shredded Colby Jack cheese
- 1 cup diced Roma tomatoes
- 1 cup sliced red onion
- ½ cup diced dill pickles
- Thousand Island salad dressing, to taste
Instructions
- Place the chopped lettuce into a large serving bowl.
- Evenly sprinkle the cooked ground beef over the lettuce.
- Layer the shredded cheese, tomatoes, red onion, and pickles on top.
- Toss the salad gently to combine all the ingredients.
- Drizzle with Thousand Island dressing just before serving.
Notes
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- Use cheddar or mozzarella if Colby Jack isn’t available.
- Add toasted sesame seeds or croutons for extra crunch.
- Include sliced jalapeños or hot sauce for a spicier salad.
- Use plant-based meat or grilled mushrooms for a vegetarian option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
