Big Mac Salad Recipe (Cheeseburger Bowls)
Craving the classic taste of a Big Mac but want to skip the bun? This Big Mac Salad Recipe (Cheeseburger Bowls) delivers all the savory flavors of your favorite burger in a fresh and healthy salad. Perfect for quick lunches or dinners, this easy-to-make dish is packed with protein and topped with a delightful homemade special sauce that brings the entire meal together.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup red onion (sliced)
- 1 cup dill pickle chips
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons dill pickles (diced)
- 1 teaspoon dill pickle juice
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine ground beef with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add seasoned beef and cook until browned; drain excess oil.
- In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, ketchup, diced pickles, pickle juice, and mustard to create the special sauce.
- Assemble by layering romaine lettuce in bowls followed by cooked beef, cherry tomatoes, cheese, and drizzle with special sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 100mg