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Big Mac Salad featuring lettuce, tomatoes, onions, cheese, and special sauce.

Big Mac Salad

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Enjoy the classic Big Mac flavors in a healthier, fresh salad that's perfect for quick meals.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American, Healthy
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 lb lean ground beef Can substitute with ground turkey for a leaner option.
  • salt Salt (including pepper and garlic powder to taste)
  • ¼ cup toasted sesame seeds
  • 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 4 cups chopped iceberg lettuce
  • 2 plum tomatoes chopped
  • 1 ½ cups grated sharp cheddar cheese Can substitute with vegan cheese for a dairy-free version.
  • ½ cup sliced dill pickles
  • ½ cup onion very finely chopped
For the Dressing
  • 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons dill pickles (finely chopped or relish)
  • 2 teaspoons pickle juice
  • black pepper to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Brown the Beef: Heat a frying pan over medium-high heat, and add the ground beef. Season it with salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste. If there's excess grease, drain it off.
  2. Toast the Sesame Seeds: In a dry pan, toast the sesame seeds over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until they turn golden brown. Allow them to cool.
  3. Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, ketchup, finely chopped pickles, pickle juice, and black pepper. Set aside.
  4. Prepare the Greens: Wash and chop the romaine and iceberg lettuces. Use a salad spinner to dry them or pat with paper towels before transferring to a large bowl.
  5. Chop Remaining Ingredients: Dice the plum tomatoes, onions, and sliced pickles. Grate the cheddar cheese.
Assembly
  1. Assemble the Salad: Divide the chopped lettuces into 4 or 6 serving bowls. Layer each bowl with ground beef, chopped tomatoes, pickles, cheese, and onions.
  2. Drizzle and Garnish: Generously drizzle the dressing over the salads and top with toasted sesame seeds. Enjoy your feast!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 27gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4g

Notes

Store any uneaten salad components separately in airtight containers to keep the lettuce crisp. Best consumed within a couple of days for optimal freshness. Customize your greens and toppings as desired.
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