Description
All the flavor, none of the bun
This salad is a fast-food favorite reimagined—crispy lettuce, juicy beef, tangy pickles, melted cheese, grilled onions, and a drizzle of special sauce. It’s got that classic Big Mac taste but with a lighter twist. I call it “cravings conquered” in a bowl!
Ingredients
½ lb ground beef
Salt, pepper, garlic powder (to taste)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
4 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
¼ cup chopped grilled onions
¼ cup sliced pickles
¼ cup chopped banana peppers (optional)
“Big Mac” Sauce:
¼ cup mayo
1 tbsp ketchup
1 tsp mustard
1 tsp pickle juice
½ tsp paprika
¼ tsp onion powder
Instructions
Cook beef: Brown ground beef with seasoning in a skillet until cooked through.
Grill onions: Sauté in the same pan until golden and soft.
Make sauce: Mix all dressing ingredients until smooth.
Assemble salad: Start with lettuce, top with beef, cheese, onions, pickles, banana peppers, and finish with a drizzle of the sauce.
Notes
Crunchy, cheesy, tangy, and satisfying—this salad hits like a burger but keeps it light.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
Nutrition
- Calories: ~520
- Fat: 38g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Protein: 30g