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Big Mac Salad

Big Mac Salad: A Flavor-Packed Keto Delight in a Bowl

Experience the flavors of a Big Mac in a refreshing salad bowl with this keto-friendly Big Mac Salad recipe.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or avocado oil
  • 10 oz Ground Beef or ground turkey/chicken
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon Pepper to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon Garlic Powder or fresh minced garlic
  • 0.5 teaspoon Onion Powder or fresh onions
For the Salad
  • 8 cups Romaine Lettuce chopped, or mixed greens
  • 0.5 cup Cheddar Cheese shredded, or dairy-free cheese
  • 0.5 cup Pickles sliced, dill or sweet
  • 0.5 cup Onions finely diced, or omit
  • 0.5 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved, or other veggies
For the Dressing
  • 0.5 cup Mayonnaise or vegan mayo
  • 2 tablespoons Ketchup sugar-free if desired
  • 1 tablespoon Yellow Mustard or Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon White Vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • Salt to taste
Optional Toppings
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds optional

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • large salad bowl
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Big Mac Salad
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Cook ground beef until browned for 7-10 minutes.
  2. Remove beef from heat and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Set aside.
  3. In a salad bowl, mix romaine, seasoned ground beef, cheddar, pickles, onions, and cherry tomatoes. Toss gently.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, vinegar, and salt. Mix until smooth.
  5. Drizzle dressing over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately or garnish with sesame seeds if desired.
  6. Enjoy your Big Mac salad fresh to maintain crunchiness!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Keep dressing separate to maintain freshness.

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