Description
A fresh and satisfying Big Mac Salad that delivers all the classic cheeseburger flavors—savory beef, crisp lettuce, pickles, cheese, and a creamy tangy dressing—without the bun.
Ingredients
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sweet relish
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon sugar
1 pound ground beef
1 teaspoon garlic powder (for beef)
1 teaspoon onion powder (for beef)
8 cups chopped romaine lettuce
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 medium red onion, sliced
2 tablespoons pickle chips
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet relish, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and sugar until smooth. Set aside.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the ground beef with garlic powder and onion powder until fully browned.
- Drain excess grease and allow the beef to cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, add chopped romaine lettuce.
- Top with cooked beef, cherry tomatoes, red onion, pickle chips, and shredded Cheddar cheese.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad, sprinkle with sesame seeds if using, and gently toss before serving.
Notes
Keep dressing separate until serving to prevent sogginess.
Swap Cheddar with American or pepper jack cheese for variety.
Add cucumbers or shredded cabbage for extra crunch.
Mix Greek yogurt into the dressing for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
