Description
This Big Mac Salad captures all the flavors of the classic McDonald’s burger in a healthy, low-carb format. Combining lean ground beef, fresh lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and Thousand Island dressing, this salad is both delicious and easy to make. It’s a perfect option for those looking to enjoy a hearty meal without the guilt of fast food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 head iceberg lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup diced pickles
- 1/4 cup diced onions
- 1/4 cup Thousand Island dressing
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned and cooked through. Season with salt and pepper. Drain excess fat and set aside.
- In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped iceberg lettuce, cherry tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, diced pickles, and diced onions.
- Add the cooked ground beef to the salad mixture and toss to combine.
- Drizzle the Thousand Island dressing over the salad and toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Garnish with sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- For a healthier version, use low-fat, sugar-free, or organic Thousand Island dressing.
- You can substitute ground turkey for lean ground beef.
- To make it vegetarian, use plant-based meat substitutes.
- Consider using darker leafy greens for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Salad
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 235 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 263mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 74mg