Big Mac Salad
A healthy twist on the classic Big Mac with all the flavors you love in a fresh, nutritious salad ready in just 15 minutes. Complete with homemade special sauce recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 large head iceberg lettuce (about 6 cups chopped)
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese diced into small cubes
- ½ cup dill pickles chopped
- ¼ cup red onion finely diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- 2 tsp sweet pickle relish
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt (for beef)
- ½ tsp black pepper (for beef)
- ½ tsp garlic powder (for beef)
- ½ tsp onion powder (for beef)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, yellow mustard, sweet pickle relish, white vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt and pepper until smooth and creamy. Set aside to let flavors meld.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season ground beef with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cook for 4-5 minutes, breaking up with a wooden spoon until browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat and set aside to cool slightly.
- Chop iceberg lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Dice cheddar cheese into small cubes, chop pickles, slice red onion paper-thin, and halve cherry tomatoes.
- In a large serving bowl, layer chopped lettuce as the base. Top with seasoned ground beef, diced cheese, chopped pickles, red onion, and cherry tomatoes. Drizzle generously with special sauce and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve immediately.