Place ground beef into a sauté pan and cook until meat is browned.

Drain grease from the cooked ground beef.

Wash and chop iceberg lettuce. Place into a large bowl.

Dice the tomatoes and add them to the bowl of lettuce. Toss to combine.

Dice the pickles, looking for thicker slices, and add them to the bowl.

Chop the red onion and add it to the bowl as well.

Add the cooked ground beef to the bowl and toss everything together using salad tongs.

Serve the salad topped with thousand island dressing.

Optional: Top with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and/or shredded cheese for added flavor and texture.