How to Make Big Mac Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a healthier take on the iconic fast food favorite, then you'll love this recipe for Big Mac Salad. This dish captures all the flavors of a classic Big Mac but in a lighter, more nutritious form. It's perfect for those who are watching their carb intake or following a low-carb or keto diet, as it's packed with protein and healthy fats.

This salad is a deconstructed version of the famous burger, featuring all the components you love - juicy ground beef, crisp lettu...

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Ingredients

  • 1 head lettuce, torn
  • 1 large tomato, sliced
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • ½ cup dill pickle slices
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • ½ round loaf sourdough bread, cubed
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup pickle juice
  • 1 teaspoon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon grill seasoning
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon grill seasoning
  • 2 cups shredded American cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Combine lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickle slices in a large bowl for salad. Set aside
  • Heat butter in a large skillet and toss bread cubes in until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Combine olive oil, pickle juice, mustard, ketchup, and grill seasoning in a lidded jar for dressing. Close and shake until well combined. Set aside.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season ground beef with grill seasoning and add to the hot skillet. Cook and stir until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Add cheese and stir into the beef until melted.
  • Toss salad with the dressing just before serving. Put salad on plates and top with ground beef mixture and croutons.
  • Nutrition

    762 cal.

    • Total Fat: 55g
    • Saturated Fat: 26g
    • Cholesterol: 143mg
    • Sodium: 2235mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 30g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Protein: 37g
    • Potassium: 645mg