Big Mac Salad
Big Mac Salad is an easy twist on the classic burger! Seasoned ground beef with crisp lettuce, pickles, cheese, and special sauce on top!
Equipment
- Large Skillet
Ingredients
- 15 oz Store Bought French Fries, (optional, but recommended)
- 1 lb Ground Beef
- 1 White Onion, (grated)
- 2 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Kosher Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
- 2 tsp Yellow Mustard
- 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
Big Mac Sauce (Dressing)
- 1/2 cup Mayo
- 2 tbsp Ketchup
- 1 tbsp Yellow Mustard
- 2 tbsp Relish
- 2 tbsp Grated Onion, (from above)
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 2 tbsp Pickle Juice
- 1/4 tsp Sugar
- pinch Kosher Salt
Salad Ingredients
- 10 oz Romaine Lettuce, (sliced thinly)
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes, (cut in half)
- 1/2 cup Cheddar Cheese, (shredded)
- 1/2 cup Pickles, (sliced)
- 1/2 White or Red Onion, (diced)
- Sesame Seeds, (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook french fries according to package instructions.
- Thinly slice the lettuce and cut the cherry tomatoes in half. Season lightly with a pinch of salt - this ensures flavor in every bite.
- Grate an onion and place into a medium bowl. Remove 2 tbsps and set aside - this will be for the homemade special sauce.
- Add ground beef and remaining onion to a large skillet over medium heat. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 8-10 minutes, until no longer pink, then add in yellow mustard and worcestershire sauce. Stir to combine, then remove from the heat. Let the meat cool so that it doesn't wilt the lettuce.
- To the bowl with the grated onion, add mayo, ketchup, yellow mustard, sweet pickle relish, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, sugar, and pickle juice. Mix together until combined.
- Now assemble the salad - add lettuce to a serving bowl and top with the ground beef. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top of the beef, then add all of the fixings on top - cherry tomatoes, diced white onion or red onion, shredded cheddar cheese, pickles, and french fries (optional but highly recommended). Drizzle the homemade dressing on top and serve.
- Use leftover sauce as dip for the fries!
Notes
Let the Beef Cool Slightly Before Assembling - Warm (not hot) beef won't wilt the lettuce or melt the cheese. Let it rest for a few minutes after cooking before tossing into the salad.
Dry the lettuce completely using a salad spinner or towel so it stays crisp under warm beef and dressing.
Make It Meal-Prep Friendly - Store components separately in an airtight container. This includes the meat, lettuce, toppings, and sauce. Assemble fresh when ready to eat for a quick lunch or dinner. Storing separately also ensures that best flavor and texture.
If you don't like raw onions, caramelize the onions on the side and add those on top of the salad instead!
Nutrition
Calories: 600kcal, Carbohydrates: 15g, Protein: 25g, Fat: 49g, Saturated Fat: 15g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g, Monounsaturated Fat: 16g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 106mg, Sodium: 1434mg, Potassium: 719mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 6g, Vitamin A: 6606IU, Vitamin C: 15mg, Calcium: 181mg, Iron: 4mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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