Big Mac Salad
A playful and health-conscious twist on a classic fast-food favorite, this vibrant salad combines the rich flavors of a Big Mac while keeping it light and refreshing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 large head of romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup pickles, diced
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup onion, diced
- 1/4 cup thousand island dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Drain any excess fat once cooked.
- Prepare the fresh vegetables by combining the chopped romaine lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, diced pickles, shredded cheddar cheese, and diced onion in a large bowl.
- Assemble the salad by topping the veggie mixture with the cooked ground beef.
- Dress with the thousand island dressing just before serving and toss gently to combine.
Notes
Store salad components separately to maintain freshness; consume beef within 2 days and salad base within 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Find it online: https://www.pennykitchenz.com/big-mac-salad/