Description
A fresh and healthy twist on the classic Big Mac, this salad combines savory ground beef, crisp romaine, and a creamy special sauce for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 head of lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup pickles, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with salt and pepper, stirring often. Drain excess fat and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped lettuce, cooked beef, pickles, cherry tomatoes, and cheese if using. Toss gently.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together all ingredients for the special sauce until smooth.
- Drizzle the sauce over the salad just before serving, tossing gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or store components separately for meal prep.
Notes
Make the components separately to ensure freshness if preparing ahead.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Big Mac, salad, healthy, meal prep, easy recipe