Big Mac Salad
When it comes to the Big Mac burger, there is no doubt that it has stood the test of time. This Big Mac Salad combines the staple mac ingredients: ground beef, lettuce, pickles, shredded cheese, sesame seeds, and a healthier take on the sauce.
Servings: 2 people
Ingredients
Ground Beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Mac Sauce
- 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1 tbsp sweet pickle relish
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tsp yellow mustard
- 1 tsp pickle juice
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- 2 tbsp white onion chopped fine
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Salad Ingredients
- 5 cups romaine lettuce shredded
- 1/2 cup dill pickles chopped
- 1/2 cup white onion chopped fine
- 1/2 cup tomato roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup sharp cheddar shredded
- 1 tsp sesame seeds optional
Instructions
- To a medium sized pan set to medium/high heat add the olive oil.
- Once hot, add your ground beef and begin to cook for 3-4 minutes.
- Once browned, add the garlic powder, salt, and pepper and cook until there is no signs of pink remaining, then set aside.
- To a small bowl mix together all of the mac sauce ingredients.
- Assemble your salad. Start with the romaine lettuce as the base, ground beef, pickles, onions, tomatoes, cheese, mac sauce, and then garnish with toasted sesame seeds.
Nutrition
Calories: 585kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 1424mg | Potassium: 960mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 11069IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 369mg | Iron: 4mg
