Big Mac Salad
Indulge in the iconic flavors of a Big Mac, reimagined as a vibrant salad! This Big Mac Salad features crisp romaine lettuce, savory ground beef, sharp cheddar cheese, and zesty pickles, all topped with a creamy dressing reminiscent of your favorite burger. Perfect for gatherings or quick weeknight dinners, this dish is easy to prepare and sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup dill pickles, sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp yellow mustard
- 2 tbsp ketchup
Instructions
- Cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned, breaking it into small pieces. Season with salt and pepper and drain excess fat.
- While the beef cooks, wash and chop the romaine lettuce and slice the pickles and red onion.
- In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, mustard, and ketchup until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- In a large bowl or platter, layer chopped romaine lettuce and top with cooked ground beef, cheddar cheese, pickles, and red onion.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine without crushing the veggies.
- Serve immediately or chill for a refreshing meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 290g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg