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Big Mac salad served in 2 bowls.
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Big Mac Salad

This Big Mac salad is made up of perfectly cooked ground beef and onions tossed together with crispy lettuce and tomatoes in homemade, creamy, Big Mac sauce. You have to try it.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Julie Chiou

Ingredients 

Salad

  • 1 pound (454 g) ground beef
  • ½ cup (80 g) diced yellow onion
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 head of romaine lettuce finely chopped (~6 cups)
  • 1 cup (149 g) cherry tomatoes quartered
  • 1 cup (113 g) shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup (72 g) dill pickles diced
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

For the dressing:

  • ½ cup (112 g) mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 3 tablespoons dill pickles finely minced
  • 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  • Whisk together all ingredients for the dressing and set aside while you prepare the salad.
    1/2 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons ketchup, 3 tablespoons dill pickles, 2 teaspoons yellow mustard, 1 teaspoon white vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon sugar, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Heat a skillet over medium. Add ground beef and onion. Sauté, breaking apart with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through (about 8 minutes). Season with salt and pepper.
    1 pound ground beef, 1/2 cup diced yellow onion, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Remove from the pan with a slotted spoon and set aside to cool.
  • Add the lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, pickles and cooled beef to a large platter or serving bowl. Toss with dressing and sprinkle with sesame seeds for serving.
    1 head of romaine lettuce, 1 cup cherry tomatoes, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup dill pickles, 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Nutrition

Serving: 200 grams | Calories: 425 kcal | Carbohydrates: 6 g | Protein: 18 g | Fat: 36 g | Saturated Fat: 12 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11 g | Trans Fat: 1 g | Cholesterol: 80 mg | Sodium: 904 mg | Potassium: 355 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 3 g

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