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Big Mac Salad Recipe: Low Carb Cheeseburger Bowl

A close-up of a Big Mac Salad featuring lettuce, seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, pickles, and special sauce drizzle.
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Make this Big Mac Salad for a quick, satisfying, low-carb dinner that tastes just like your favorite fast food burger without the bun. It includes a copycat special sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef (80/20 recommended)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped white onion
  • 4 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup dill pickle slices, chopped
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced white onion, for topping
  • For the Copycat Special Sauce:
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Prepare the special sauce: In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, yellow mustard, white vinegar, paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder. Mix well until smooth. Set aside or refrigerate while you cook the beef.
  2. Cook the beef: Place the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the beef with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Break the meat apart with a spoon as it cooks.
  3. Add onions: When the beef is almost fully browned, add the 1/4 cup of finely chopped white onion to the skillet. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the onions soften and the beef is fully cooked. Drain off any excess grease.
  4. Assemble the salad base: Divide the shredded iceberg lettuce evenly among four bowls. This forms the base for your low carb burger salad.
  5. Layer the ingredients: Top the lettuce in each bowl with an equal portion of the seasoned ground beef mixture.
  6. Add toppings: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese, chopped dill pickles, and thinly sliced white onion over the beef in each bowl.
  7. Dress and serve: Drizzle a generous amount of the copycat special sauce over the toppings in each bowl. Serve this keto big mac bowl immediately.

Notes

  • For meal prep, keep the sauce, cooked beef, and salad components separate until you are ready to eat to keep the lettuce crisp.
  • You can substitute romaine lettuce for iceberg if you prefer a slightly firmer texture.
  • If you want a higher protein option, use 93% lean ground beef.

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